Heat treatment machinery imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heat treatment machinery by Mozambique reached $22.5 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $47.7 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 | $22.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $47.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 907 t |
| 2021 | $10.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 822 t |
| 2019 | $12.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.4M | 781 t |
Where Mozambique imports heat treatment machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), South Africa (20%), India (9%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 26% |
| South Africa | $4.4M | 20% |
| India | $2.1M | 9.2% |
| Kenya | $2.0M | 9.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.6M | 7.1% |
| Israel | $1.0M | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $962K | 4.3% |
| Portugal | $894K | 4% |
| Spain | $786K | 3.5% |
| United States | $527K | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 8419
| 8419.89 | Heat treatment machinery (other) | 32% |
| 8419.50 | Industrial heat exchangers | 22% |
| 8419.20 | Medical sterilizers | 10% |
| 8419.90 | Heat treatment equipment parts | 9.1% |
| 8419.19 | Non-electric water heaters | 6.5% |
| 8419.40 | Distillation and rectification equipment | 5.9% |
| 8419.39 | Industrial dryers (other) | 4.6% |
| 8419.31 | Agricultural dryers | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8419.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.62 per kg, 30% below the world average of $18.05, 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.
Heat treatment machinery exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $616 thousand of heat treatment machinery in 2024 (89 tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (45%), Germany (28%), South Africa (15%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+592% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $274K | 45% |
| Germany | $172K | 28% |
| South Africa | $90K | 15% |
| Angola | $36K | 5.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 2.6% |
| Bahrain | $12K | 2% |
| Spain | $12K | 1.9% |
| United States | $3K | 0.4% |
| India | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique heat treatment machinery imports (HS 8419): 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 8419: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported heat treatment machinery worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and India (9%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.62 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $18.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.4 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, an increase of 139%. The peak was 2023 at $47.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.0 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export heat treatment machinery?
Yes. Mozambique exported $616 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Germany and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $21.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery is heading 8419. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8419.89 (32% of the value) and 8419.50 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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