Electric welding machine imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported electric welding machine worth $4.2 million (479 tonnes). That is 32% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.6 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 | $4.2M | 479 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 548 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 422 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 628 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 363 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 687 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 322 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 161 t |
Where Mozambique imports electric welding machine from
South Africa alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 56% |
| China | $1.3M | 30% |
| Portugal | $188K | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $87K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $82K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $48K | 1.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $47K | 1.1% |
| India | $34K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $28K | 0.7% |
| France | $21K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8515
| 8515.80 | Other welding machines | 40% |
| 8515.39 | Manual arc welding machines | 30% |
| 8515.90 | Welding machine parts | 9.4% |
| 8515.29 | Manual resistance welding machines | 6.8% |
| 8515.19 | Brazing and soldering machines | 4.9% |
| 8515.31 | Automatic arc welders | 4.4% |
| 8515.21 | Automatic resistance welders | 2.9% |
| 8515.11 | Soldering irons and guns | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.83 per kg, 68% below the world average of $27.96, 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.
Electric welding machine exports from Mozambique
Exports of electric welding machine by Mozambique reached $2.7 million in 2024 (165 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+504% on the year before).
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique electric welding machine imports (HS 8515): 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 8515: Electric (electrically heated gas) soldering, brazing, welding machines and apparatus, capable or not of cutting, electric machines and apparatus for hot spraying of metals or sintered carbides.
Common questions
What is the value of electric welding machine imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported electric welding machine worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 479 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric welding machine to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (30%) and Portugal (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric welding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.83 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $27.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric welding machine to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2021 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export electric welding machine?
Yes. Mozambique exported $2.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Angola and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric welding machine?
The HS code for electric welding machine is heading 8515. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8515.80 (40% of the value) and 8515.39 (30%).
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