Industrial diesel engines imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported industrial diesel engines worth $20.6 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 58% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $20.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $12.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 505 t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 774 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 446 t |
Where Mozambique imports industrial diesel engines from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+217% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $12.2M | 59% |
| United States | $4.6M | 23% |
| China | $2.1M | 10% |
| Germany | $462K | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $307K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $217K | 1.1% |
| India | $210K | 1% |
| Kenya | $130K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $101K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $39K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.51 per kg, 36% below the world average of $13.37, 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.
Industrial diesel engines exports from Mozambique
Exports of industrial diesel engines by Mozambique reached $1.1 million in 2024 (291 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $622K | 55% |
| Portugal | $216K | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $160K | 14% |
| United States | $122K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported industrial diesel engines worth $20.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by the United States (23%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 258% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.51 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $13.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $20.6 million in 2024, an increase of 165%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export industrial diesel engines?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Portugal and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $19.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8408 page.
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