Electrical machinery imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical machinery by Mozambique reached $6.9 million in 2024 (124 tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.5 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 | $6.9M | 124 t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 671 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 540 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 326 t |
| 2020 | $8.3M | 294 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 169 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 201 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 18.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports electrical machinery from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (28%), Poland (19%), China (17%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+159% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.9M | 28% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 19% |
| China | $1.2M | 17% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 16% |
| France | $210K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $204K | 3% |
| Germany | $180K | 2.6% |
| United States | $124K | 1.8% |
| India | $98K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $95K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 89% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 7.5% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 2.3% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 1.6% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.49 per kg, 25% below the world average of $74.10, 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.
Electrical machinery exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported electrical machinery worth $1.1 million (86 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Kenya accounted for 71% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $758K | 71% |
| Zimbabwe | $141K | 13% |
| United States | $126K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 2.3% |
| Angola | $12K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.2% |
| Japan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported electrical machinery worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Mozambique?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Poland (19%) and China (17%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 481% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.49 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical machinery to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export electrical machinery?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Zimbabwe and the United States. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (88% of the value) and 8543.90 (8%).
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