Gas cylinders imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $5.1 million of gas cylinders in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.0 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 | $5.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports gas cylinders from
Most of the value came from China (26%), India (26%), South Africa (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+672% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 27% |
| India | $1.3M | 26% |
| South Africa | $683K | 13% |
| Portugal | $631K | 12% |
| Germany | $448K | 8.8% |
| Kenya | $238K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $218K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $100K | 2% |
| Romania | $18K | 0.3% |
| France | $17K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.23 per kg, 34% below the world average of $3.36, 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.
Gas cylinders exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported gas cylinders worth $320 thousand (424 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 92% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $294K | 92% |
| Tanzania | $17K | 5.4% |
| Greece | $4K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1.4% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Guinea | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique gas cylinders imports (HS 7311): 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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported gas cylinders worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by India (26%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.23 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $3.36 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gas cylinders to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2023 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export gas cylinders?
Yes. Mozambique exported $320 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Tanzania and Greece. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Mozambique all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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