Ferro-alloys imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $1.16 billion of ferro-alloys in 2024 (1.15 million tonnes). It ranks 9th of 170 countries for imports of this product. That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $1.16B | 1.15M t |
| 2023 | $1.06B | 1.02M t |
| 2022 | $1.04B | 928.2K t |
| 2021 | $494.9M | 483.2K t |
| 2020 | $224.7M | 330.8K t |
| 2019 | $214.1M | 301.3K t |
| 2018 | $267.5M | 323.8K t |
| 2017 | $139.2M | 152.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports ferro-alloys from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.15B | 99% |
| Zimbabwe | $8.2M | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $349K | 0% |
| India | $298K | 0% |
| China | $208K | 0% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $3K | 0% |
| Singapore | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| Italy | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.41 | High carbon ferro-chromium | 100% |
| 7202.30 | Ferro-silico-manganese | 0.1% |
| 7202.29 | Low silicon ferro-silicon | 0% |
| 7202.21 | High silicon ferro-silicon | 0% |
| 7202.99 | Other ferro-alloys | 0% |
| 7202.19 | Low carbon ferro-manganese | 0% |
| 7202.50 | Ferro-silico-chromium | 0% |
| 7202.11 | High carbon ferro-manganese | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.00 per kg, 40% below the world average of $1.66, 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.
Ferro-alloys exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $23.2 million of ferro-alloys in 2024 (20.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.1M | 65% |
| Taiwan | $5.9M | 25% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 9.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $56K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $21K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $18K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique ferro-alloys imports (HS 7202): 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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported ferro-alloys worth $1.16 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.15 million tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 170 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-alloys to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($1.15 billion), followed by Zimbabwe (1%) and Zambia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Zimbabwe grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.00 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ferro-alloys to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $139.2 million in 2017 to $1.16 billion in 2024, an increase of 731%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $574.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export ferro-alloys?
Yes. Mozambique exported $23.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Taiwan and the Netherlands. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $1.13 billion a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7202.41 (100% of the value) and 7202.30 (0%).
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