Front-end loaders imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported front-end loaders worth $19.1 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $36.3 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 | $19.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $27.1M | 17.9K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $22.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $11.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $36.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 2.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports front-end loaders from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.9M | 68% |
| South Africa | $3.6M | 19% |
| Tanzania | $570K | 3% |
| United States | $451K | 2.4% |
| Portugal | $299K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $237K | 1.2% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $180K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $166K | 0.9% |
| Czech Republic | $132K | 0.7% |
| Malawi | $111K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.06 per kg, 20% above the world average of $6.70. 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.
Front-end loaders exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $818 thousand of front-end loaders in 2024 (366 tonnes). Angola alone took 60% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $489K | 60% |
| Zimbabwe | $210K | 26% |
| South Africa | $77K | 9.4% |
| Zambia | $21K | 2.5% |
| Malawi | $10K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $10K | 1.2% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique front-end loaders imports (HS 8429.51): 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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported front-end loaders worth $19.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply front-end loaders to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and Tanzania (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.06 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $6.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of front-end loaders to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $19.1 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2018 at $36.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export front-end loaders?
Yes. Mozambique exported $818 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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