Industrial trucks imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported industrial trucks worth $2.0 million (175 tonnes). That is 691% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $2.9 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 | $2.0M | 175 t |
| 2023 | $254K | 44 t |
| 2022 | $698K | 62 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 366 t |
| 2020 | $751K | 161 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 380 t |
| 2018 | $530K | 71 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 105 t |
Where Mozambique imports industrial trucks from
Most of the value came from China (46%), South Africa (29%), Thailand (20%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $912K | 46% |
| South Africa | $575K | 29% |
| Thailand | $392K | 20% |
| United States | $88K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 1.2% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.2% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8709
| 8709.19 | Industrial trucks (other power) | 82% |
| 8709.11 | Electric industrial trucks | 11% |
| 8709.90 | Industrial truck parts | 7.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8709.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.48 per kg, close to the world average of $11.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8709: Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial trucks imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported industrial trucks worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 175 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 691% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial trucks to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($912 thousand), followed by South Africa (29%) and Thailand (20%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 91% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.48 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial trucks to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2019 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial trucks?
The HS code for industrial trucks is heading 8709. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8709.19 (82% of the value) and 8709.11 (11%).
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