Hoist imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $6.3 million of hoist in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% 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 | $6.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 966 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 797 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 883 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 744 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 736 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 711 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 646 t |
Where Mozambique imports hoist from
Most of the value came from South Africa (39%), China (30%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.5M | 39% |
| China | $1.9M | 30% |
| India | $451K | 7.1% |
| Denmark | $305K | 4.8% |
| France | $295K | 4.7% |
| Switzerland | $273K | 4.3% |
| Spain | $194K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $53K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $48K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $45K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8425
| 8425.31 | Electric winches and capstans | 32% |
| 8425.42 | Hydraulic vehicle jacks | 20% |
| 8425.11 | Electric hoists and pulley blocks | 19% |
| 8425.49 | Mechanical vehicle jacks | 11% |
| 8425.39 | Manual winches and capstans | 10% |
| 8425.19 | Manual hoists and pulley blocks | 5.4% |
| 8425.41 | Built-in vehicle jacking systems | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8425.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.68 per kg, close to the world average of $4.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hoist exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported hoist worth $625 thousand (96 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Zimbabwe (41%), Saudi Arabia (23%), Tanzania (17%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $254K | 41% |
| Saudi Arabia | $142K | 23% |
| Tanzania | $103K | 17% |
| Angola | $47K | 7.5% |
| South Africa | $31K | 5% |
| Afghanistan | $24K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $19K | 3% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.8% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique hoist imports (HS 8425): 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 8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks.
Common questions
What is the value of hoist imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported hoist worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply hoist to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (30%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of hoist per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.68 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hoist to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export hoist?
Yes. Mozambique exported $625 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Saudi Arabia and Tanzania. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for hoist?
The HS code for hoist is heading 8425. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8425.31 (32% of the value) and 8425.42 (20%).
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