Diesel generator sets small imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel generator sets small by Mozambique reached $8.6 million in 2024 (992 tonnes). That is 50% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $8.6M | 992 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 872 t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 708 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 712 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 614 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 309 t |
Where Mozambique imports diesel generator sets small from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 52% |
| Vietnam | $1.7M | 20% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $443K | 5.1% |
| India | $327K | 3.8% |
| Portugal | $326K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $81K | 0.9% |
| Ireland | $26K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $20K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.70 per kg, close to the world average of $7.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique diesel generator sets small imports (HS 8502.11): 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 8502.11: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding 75kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets small imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported diesel generator sets small worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 992 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets small to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Vietnam (20%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.70 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $7.38 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 generator sets small to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 248%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets small?
The HS code for diesel generator sets small is subheading 8502.11. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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