Computer imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer by Mozambique reached $44.8 million in 2024 (219 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $62.3 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 | $44.8M | 219 t |
| 2023 | $46.8M | 495 t |
| 2022 | $47.2M | 445 t |
| 2021 | $41.2M | 544 t |
| 2020 | $39.3M | 724 t |
| 2019 | $62.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $43.9M | 383 t |
| 2017 | $30.1M | 208 t |
Where Mozambique imports computer from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (30%), China (17%), Netherlands (11%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $13.5M | 30% |
| China | $7.8M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $4.9M | 11% |
| Lebanon | $3.0M | 6.6% |
| Hong Kong | $2.8M | 6.3% |
| Portugal | $2.5M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 2.5% |
| United States | $991K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.30 | Portable computers | 34% |
| 8471.50 | Computer processing units | 23% |
| 8471.41 | Desktop computers | 18% |
| 8471.90 | Data readers and transcription machines | 7.4% |
| 8471.70 | Computer storage units | 6.1% |
| 8471.49 | Computer systems | 5.6% |
| 8471.80 | Computer units (other types) | 4.6% |
| 8471.60 | Computer input/output units | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $204.34 per kg, close to the world average of $236.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Computer exports from Mozambique
Exports of computer by Mozambique reached $903 thousand in 2024 (24 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (27%), Netherlands (26%), Canada (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $241K | 27% |
| Netherlands | $235K | 26% |
| Canada | $168K | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $95K | 11% |
| Angola | $25K | 2.8% |
| Cabo Verde | $21K | 2.4% |
| United States | $20K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $18K | 2% |
| South Africa | $18K | 1.9% |
| Singapore | $17K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique computer imports (HS 8471): 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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported computer worth $44.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 219 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($13.5 million), followed by China (17%) and the Netherlands (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $204.34 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $236.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.1 million in 2017 to $44.8 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2019 at $62.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.4 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export computer?
Yes. Mozambique exported $903 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Canada. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $43.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8471.30 (34% of the value) and 8471.50 (23%).
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