Dredgers imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $4.0 million of dredgers in 2024 (220 tonnes). Value rose 1371% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $62.9 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 | $4.0M | 220 t |
| 2023 | $272K | 105 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $62.9M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $31K | 4 t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 343 t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 143 t |
Where Mozambique imports dredgers from
South Africa alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+763% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 53% |
| China | $1.4M | 35% |
| Netherlands | $510K | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.23 per kg, 188% above the world average of $6.33. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique dredgers imports (HS 8905.10): 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 8905.10: Dredgers.
Common questions
What is the value of dredgers imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported dredgers worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 220 tonnes. That ranks it 40th of 128 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply dredgers to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (35%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 763% on the year.
What is the average import price of dredgers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.23 per kg in 2024, 188% above the world average of $6.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of dredgers to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2018 to $4.0 million in 2024, a fall of 27%. The peak was 2021 at $62.9 million. Over 7 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for dredgers?
The HS code for dredgers is subheading 8905.10. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8905 page.
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