Flashlight imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported flashlight worth $2.4 million (864 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.4 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 | $2.4M | 864 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 730 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 533 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 78 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 497 t |
Where Mozambique imports flashlight from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 85% |
| South Africa | $186K | 7.8% |
| United States | $61K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $33K | 1.4% |
| Kenya | $16K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $13K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8513
| 8513.10 | Lamps: portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512) | 97% |
| 8513.90 | Flashlight parts | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.76 per kg, 82% below the world average of $15.05, 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.
Flashlight exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported flashlight worth $225 thousand (233 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $225K | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique flashlight imports (HS 8513): 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 8513: Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (e.g. dry batteries, accumulators, magnetos), excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512.
Common questions
What is the value of flashlight imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported flashlight worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 864 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply flashlight to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 862% on the year.
What is the average import price of flashlight per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.76 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $15.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flashlight to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export flashlight?
Yes. Mozambique exported $225 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flashlight?
The HS code for flashlight is heading 8513. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8513.10 (97% of the value) and 8513.90 (3%).
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