Hot-rolled steel sheet thick imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick by Mozambique reached $2.4 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.0 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 | $2.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $978K | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $1000K | 786 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 63.7K t |
Where Mozambique imports hot-rolled steel sheet thick from
South Africa alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.4M | 57% |
| China | $637K | 27% |
| United Arab Emirates | $206K | 8.6% |
| Portugal | $83K | 3.5% |
| India | $43K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $31K | 1.3% |
| Hong Kong | $20K | 0.8% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $6K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Hot-rolled steel sheet thick exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $314 thousand of hot-rolled steel sheet thick in 2024 (140 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $314K | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
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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 7208.51: Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, without patterns in relief, of a thickness exceeding 10mm.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel sheet thick imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported hot-rolled steel sheet thick worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (27%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 238% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel sheet thick per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $0.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel sheet thick to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2019 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
Yes. Mozambique exported $314 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel sheet thick is subheading 7208.51. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
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