Electrical parts imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported electrical parts worth $9.3 million (649 tonnes). That is 4% more 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 | $9.3M | 649 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 795 t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 47.1K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 199.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 97.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 31.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 49.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 42.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports electrical parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (32%), China (26%), Portugal (19%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+679% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 32% |
| China | $2.4M | 26% |
| Portugal | $1.7M | 19% |
| United States | $314K | 3.4% |
| India | $285K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $225K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $196K | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $190K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $139K | 1.5% |
| France | $115K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8538
| 8538.90 | Electrical apparatus: parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 or 8537 | 64% |
| 8538.10 | Distribution board parts | 37% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8538.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.27 per kg, 42% below the world average of $24.56, 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 parts exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $342 thousand of electrical parts in 2024 (4 tonnes). South Africa alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+596% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $238K | 70% |
| Zimbabwe | $67K | 20% |
| Singapore | $11K | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $11K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.9% |
| Vietnam | $3K | 0.8% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.7% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $2K | 0.4% |
| United States | $1K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique electrical parts imports (HS 8538): 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 8538: Electrical apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8535, 8536 and 8537.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical parts imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported electrical parts worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 649 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical parts to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by China (26%) and Portugal (19%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 679% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.27 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $24.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical parts to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2021 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.1 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export electrical parts?
Yes. Mozambique exported $342 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Singapore. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical parts?
The HS code for electrical parts is heading 8538. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8538.90 (64% of the value) and 8538.10 (36%).
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