Gear boxes and speed changers imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gear boxes and speed changers by Mozambique reached $8.8 million in 2024 (443 tonnes). That is 43% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.8M | 443 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 304 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 250 t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 339 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 306 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 386 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 270 t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 348 t |
Where Mozambique imports gear boxes and speed changers from
South Africa alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.9M | 55% |
| United States | $1.0M | 12% |
| Germany | $734K | 8.3% |
| China | $633K | 7.2% |
| Denmark | $266K | 3% |
| India | $234K | 2.7% |
| Finland | $232K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $184K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $136K | 1.5% |
| France | $96K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.97 per kg, close to the world average of $17.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gear boxes and speed changers exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $612 thousand of gear boxes and speed changers in 2024 (24 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $523K | 86% |
| Angola | $72K | 12% |
| United States | $14K | 2.3% |
| Zimbabwe | $2K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique gear boxes and speed changers imports (HS 8483.40): 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 8483.40: Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.
Common questions
What is the value of gear boxes and speed changers imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 443 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear boxes and speed changers to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 81% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear boxes and speed changers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.97 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $17.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gear boxes and speed changers to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export gear boxes and speed changers?
Yes. Mozambique exported $612 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Angola and the United States. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear boxes and speed changers?
The HS code for gear boxes and speed changers is subheading 8483.40. 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 8483 page.
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