Excavation machinery imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported excavation machinery worth $17.6 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 69% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $33.3 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 | $17.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 721 t |
| 2021 | $13.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 996 t |
| 2019 | $33.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 700 t |
Where Mozambique imports excavation machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), South Africa (20%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.5M | 43% |
| South Africa | $3.6M | 20% |
| India | $2.6M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 6.6% |
| United States | $635K | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $509K | 2.9% |
| Finland | $318K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $240K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $228K | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $210K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 58% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 12% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 8.9% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 7.2% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 6.4% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 3.5% |
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 2.9% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.67 per kg, 378% above the world average of $2.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavation machinery exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported excavation machinery worth $363 thousand (50 tonnes). South Africa alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $212K | 58% |
| Zimbabwe | $97K | 27% |
| Malawi | $51K | 14% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.9% |
| India | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported excavation machinery worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 590% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.67 per kg in 2024, 378% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 262%. The peak was 2019 at $33.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Mozambique exported $363 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Malawi. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $17.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8430.41 (58% of the value) and 8430.50 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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