Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cold-rolled steel sheets by Mozambique reached $8.9 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $30.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $8.9M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 11.8K t |
| 2022 | $25.0M | 22.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.0M | 37.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 16.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 11.0K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 6.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 93% |
| South Africa | $518K | 5.8% |
| India | $61K | 0.7% |
| Hong Kong | $43K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $19K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Australia | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Malaysia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.17 | Cold-rolled steel coil medium | 28% |
| 7209.18 | Cold-rolled steel coil thin | 23% |
| 7209.90 | Other cold-rolled steel | 12% |
| 7209.15 | Cold-rolled steel coil thick | 12% |
| 7209.27 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thin | 12% |
| 7209.16 | Cold-rolled steel coil | 5.5% |
| 7209.26 | Cold-rolled steel sheet | 4.5% |
| 7209.25 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thick | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cold-rolled steel sheets exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $5.7 million of cold-rolled steel sheets in 2024 (5.7 thousand tonnes). China alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 79% |
| Malawi | $897K | 16% |
| Zimbabwe | $286K | 5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique cold-rolled steel sheets imports (HS 7209): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 1000% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $0.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cold-rolled steel sheets to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2021 at $30.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export cold-rolled steel sheets?
Yes. Mozambique exported $5.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Malawi and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7209.17 (28% of the value) and 7209.18 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Mozambique. Tell us your product to see it live.
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