Conveyor imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported conveyor worth $22.9 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $22.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $26.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $14.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $9.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports conveyor from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), South Africa (25%), Brazil (4%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+362% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.9M | 48% |
| South Africa | $5.7M | 25% |
| Brazil | $800K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $786K | 3.4% |
| India | $622K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $518K | 2.3% |
| Hong Kong | $456K | 2% |
| Malaysia | $439K | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $429K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $383K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8428
| 8428.39 | Conveyor systems (other) | 33% |
| 8428.33 | Belt conveyor systems | 26% |
| 8428.90 | Lifting and handling machinery (other) | 16% |
| 8428.10 | Lifts and skip hoists | 10% |
| 8428.20 | Pneumatic conveyor systems | 8.2% |
| 8428.32 | Bucket conveyor systems | 5.1% |
| 8428.40 | Escalators and moving walkways | 0.9% |
| 8428.31 | Underground conveyor systems | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8428.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.70 per kg, 25% below the world average of $10.33, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Conveyor exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported conveyor worth $446 thousand (78 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+438% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $223K | 50% |
| Zimbabwe | $80K | 18% |
| Kenya | $70K | 16% |
| Malawi | $44K | 9.8% |
| Portugal | $16K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $8K | 1.7% |
| Afghanistan | $4K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $1K | 0.3% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique conveyor imports (HS 8428): 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 8428: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426 or 8427 (e.g. lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported conveyor worth $22.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and Brazil (4%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.70 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $10.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $22.9 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. The peak was 2023 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export conveyor?
Yes. Mozambique exported $446 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Kenya. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $22.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor?
The HS code for conveyor is heading 8428. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8428.39 (33% of the value) and 8428.33 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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