Electrical wire and cable imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical wire and cable by Mozambique reached $81.5 million in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $81.5M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $78.5M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $65.2M | 199.9K t |
| 2021 | $97.1M | 184.3K t |
| 2020 | $58.2M | 113.3K t |
| 2019 | $55.0M | 53.6K t |
| 2018 | $49.2M | 81.6K t |
| 2017 | $40.4M | 530.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports electrical wire and cable from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), South Africa (20%), Portugal (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.6M | 39% |
| South Africa | $16.0M | 20% |
| Portugal | $11.3M | 14% |
| India | $10.2M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $2.1M | 2.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 2% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $856K | 1.1% |
| United States | $660K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8544
| 8544.49 | Low voltage cable (no connectors) | 41% |
| 8544.60 | High voltage cable | 28% |
| 8544.19 | Winding wire (non-copper) | 9.3% |
| 8544.70 | Optical fiber cable | 7.3% |
| 8544.20 | Coaxial cable | 6.5% |
| 8544.42 | Low voltage cable with connectors | 4.6% |
| 8544.11 | Copper winding wire | 2.5% |
| 8544.30 | Vehicle wiring sets | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8544.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.73 per kg, 60% below the world average of $14.30, 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 wire and cable exports from Mozambique
Exports of electrical wire and cable by Mozambique reached $772 thousand in 2024 (163 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 73% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $563K | 73% |
| Spain | $96K | 12% |
| Zambia | $22K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 2.8% |
| Hong Kong | $14K | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $11K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $9K | 1.1% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.8% |
| Angola | $6K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique electrical wire and cable imports (HS 8544): 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 8544: Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical wire and cable imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported electrical wire and cable worth $81.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical wire and cable to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($31.6 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and Portugal (14%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical wire and cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.73 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $14.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical wire and cable to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $40.4 million in 2017 to $81.5 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2021 at $97.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export electrical wire and cable?
Yes. Mozambique exported $772 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Spain and Zambia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $80.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical wire and cable?
The HS code for electrical wire and cable is heading 8544. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8544.49 (41% of the value) and 8544.60 (28%).
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