Industrial carbon electrodes imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial carbon electrodes by Mozambique reached $25.6 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 119% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $25.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 203.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports industrial carbon electrodes from
Most of the value came from France (43%), Germany (21%), Poland (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+815% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.1M | 43% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 21% |
| Poland | $3.3M | 13% |
| China | $2.6M | 10% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $653K | 2.6% |
| United States | $304K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $25K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $10K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.81 per kg, 158% above the world average of $1.09. 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 industrial carbon electrodes imports (HS 8545.19): 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 8545.19: Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial carbon electrodes imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported industrial carbon electrodes worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 182 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 119% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial carbon electrodes to Mozambique?
France was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Poland (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 815% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial carbon electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.81 per kg in 2024, 158% above the world average of $1.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial carbon electrodes to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 276%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial carbon electrodes?
The HS code for industrial carbon electrodes is subheading 8545.19. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8545 page.
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