Diesel engine imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine by Mozambique reached $33.5 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 71% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $33.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $24.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $20.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.9M | 776 t |
Where Mozambique imports diesel engine from
South Africa alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $21.1M | 63% |
| United States | $6.8M | 20% |
| China | $2.4M | 7.2% |
| Portugal | $843K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $474K | 1.4% |
| Japan | $355K | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $307K | 0.9% |
| India | $223K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $217K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $153K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 62% |
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 35% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 3.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.82 per kg, 28% below the world average of $15.07, 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.
Diesel engine exports from Mozambique
Exports of diesel engine by Mozambique reached $4.0 million in 2024 (436 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.8M | 71% |
| United Arab Emirates | $477K | 12% |
| United States | $296K | 7.4% |
| Portugal | $216K | 5.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $160K | 4% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported diesel engine worth $33.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($21.1 million), followed by the United States (20%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.82 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel engine to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.9 million in 2017 to $33.5 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.9 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export diesel engine?
Yes. Mozambique exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $29.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8408.90 (62% of the value) and 8408.20 (35%).
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