Electrical measuring instruments imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $4.6 million of electrical measuring instruments in 2024 (42 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $4.6M | 42 t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 78 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 54 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 67 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 53 t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 170 t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 49 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 16 t |
Where Mozambique imports electrical measuring instruments from
Most of the value came from South Africa (30%), United States (22%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+373% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 30% |
| United States | $1000K | 22% |
| China | $466K | 10% |
| Finland | $269K | 5.9% |
| Canada | $251K | 5.5% |
| Austria | $230K | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $202K | 4.4% |
| Australia | $170K | 3.7% |
| Spain | $101K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $82K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 9030
| 9030.89 | Electrical test instruments | 24% |
| 9030.40 | Telecommunications test equipment | 16% |
| 9030.33 | Electrical test meters | 13% |
| 9030.10 | Radiation detectors | 13% |
| 9030.39 | Recording electrical meters | 11% |
| 9030.84 | Recording test instruments | 10% |
| 9030.90 | Radiation detection parts | 5.6% |
| 9030.32 | Recording multimeters | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9030.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $108.98 per kg, 61% below the world average of $277.96, 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.
Electrical measuring instruments exports from Mozambique
Exports of electrical measuring instruments by Mozambique reached $350 thousand in 2024 (7 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (39%), South Africa (14%), Luxembourg (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+388% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $135K | 39% |
| South Africa | $51K | 15% |
| Luxembourg | $39K | 11% |
| Nigeria | $27K | 7.8% |
| United States | $27K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $18K | 5% |
| China | $16K | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $13K | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $4K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique electrical measuring instruments imports (HS 9030): 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 9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical measuring instruments imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported electrical measuring instruments worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42 tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical measuring instruments to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United States (22%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 373% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $108.98 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $277.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical measuring instruments to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2018 at $5.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export electrical measuring instruments?
Yes. Mozambique exported $350 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Luxembourg. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical measuring instruments?
The HS code for electrical measuring instruments is heading 9030. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 9030.89 (24% of the value) and 9030.40 (16%).
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