Ignition system imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ignition system by Mozambique reached $7.6 million in 2024 (264 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
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 | $7.6M | 264 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 329 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 334 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 246 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 215 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 355 t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 201 t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 333 t |
Where Mozambique imports ignition system from
Most of the value came from South Africa (27%), China (14%), Netherlands (13%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.1M | 27% |
| China | $1.1M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $992K | 13% |
| Zambia | $763K | 10% |
| Norway | $602K | 7.9% |
| United States | $367K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $341K | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $235K | 3.1% |
| Austria | $182K | 2.4% |
| Vietnam | $172K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 8511
| 8511.10 | Spark plugs | 34% |
| 8511.40 | Starter motors | 21% |
| 8511.50 | Engine alternators and generators | 16% |
| 8511.80 | Engine electrical components | 15% |
| 8511.90 | Ignition system parts | 8.2% |
| 8511.30 | Ignition coils and distributors | 5.6% |
| 8511.20 | Ignition magnetos and flywheels | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.91 per kg, 64% above the world average of $17.60. 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique ignition system imports (HS 8511): 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 8511: Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines; generators and cut outs used in conjunction with such engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition system imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported ignition system worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 264 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition system to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (14%) and the Netherlands (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 87% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.91 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $17.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ignition system to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition system?
The HS code for ignition system is heading 8511. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8511.10 (34% of the value) and 8511.40 (21%).
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