Data readers and transcription machines imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of data readers and transcription machines by Mozambique reached $3.3 million in 2024 (12 tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.9 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 | $3.3M | 12 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 73 t |
| 2022 | $6.4M | 77 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 110 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 72 t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 182 t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 152 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 17 t |
Where Mozambique imports data readers and transcription machines from
Most of the value came from South Africa (47%), Vietnam (17%), United States (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 47% |
| Vietnam | $576K | 17% |
| United States | $202K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $194K | 5.8% |
| China | $161K | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $109K | 3.3% |
| Morocco | $99K | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $97K | 2.9% |
| Portugal | $79K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $33K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $272.11 per kg, 78% above the world average of $152.76. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique data readers and transcription machines imports (HS 8471.90): 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 8471.90: 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 data readers and transcription machines imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported data readers and transcription machines worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply data readers and transcription machines to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Vietnam (17%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average import price of data readers and transcription machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $272.11 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $152.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of data readers and transcription machines to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2019 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for data readers and transcription machines?
The HS code for data readers and transcription machines is subheading 8471.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
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