Gearbox imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gearbox by Mozambique reached $27.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 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 | $27.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $18.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $17.2M | 2.0K t |
Where Mozambique imports gearbox from
South Africa alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest (+973% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $14.7M | 54% |
| United States | $2.5M | 9.2% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 7.2% |
| China | $1.8M | 6.7% |
| Norway | $918K | 3.4% |
| Australia | $816K | 3% |
| France | $610K | 2.2% |
| India | $495K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $405K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $391K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 33% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 18% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 17% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 13% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 11% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 4.3% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.21 per kg, 109% above the world average of $11.58. 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.
Gearbox exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported gearbox worth $921 thousand (60 tonnes). South Africa alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $584K | 63% |
| Zimbabwe | $156K | 17% |
| Angola | $101K | 11% |
| United States | $37K | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $11K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $6K | 0.6% |
| Costa Rica | $2K | 0.2% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $1K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported gearbox worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($14.7 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 973% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.21 per kg in 2024, 109% above the world average of $11.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gearbox to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.2 million in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export gearbox?
Yes. Mozambique exported $921 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zimbabwe and Angola. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $26.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (32% of the value) and 8483.90 (18%).
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