Crane imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane by Mozambique reached $13.0 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $59.7 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 | $13.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $59.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $25.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $28.5M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports crane from
Most of the value came from China (41%), South Africa (22%), Germany (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 41% |
| South Africa | $2.8M | 22% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 14% |
| Japan | $1.4M | 11% |
| United States | $555K | 4.3% |
| Austria | $283K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $244K | 1.9% |
| India | $156K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $155K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $76K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 40% |
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 38% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 11% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 4% |
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 3.4% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 1.8% |
| 8426.30 | Portal and jib cranes | 0.9% |
| 8426.91 | Vehicle-mounted cranes | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.39 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crane exports from Mozambique
Exports of crane by Mozambique reached $1.1 million in 2024 (134 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $913K | 83% |
| South Africa | $55K | 5% |
| Portugal | $48K | 4.4% |
| Eswatini | $41K | 3.8% |
| Zimbabwe | $36K | 3.3% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique crane imports (HS 8426): 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported crane worth $13.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Germany (14%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.39 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crane to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $13.0 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $59.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.8 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export crane?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, South Africa and Portugal. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8426.49 (40% of the value) and 8426.41 (38%).
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