Iron and steel scrap exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of iron and steel scrap by Mozambique reached $48.6 million in 2024 (139.8 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $48.6M | 139.8K t |
| 2023 | $50.0M | 133.0K t |
| 2022 | $50.5M | 121.2K t |
| 2021 | $29.4M | 67.9K t |
| 2020 | $15.4M | 55.2K t |
| 2019 | $24.1M | 81.0K t |
| 2018 | $23.1M | 84.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.6M | 61.1K t |
Where Mozambique exports iron and steel scrap to
India alone took 92% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $44.5M | 92% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.7M | 7.7% |
| Pakistan | $304K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $47K | 0.1% |
| Rwanda | $10K | 0% |
| Malawi | $7K | 0% |
| Thailand | $5K | 0% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7204
| 7204.49 | Other ferrous scrap | 84% |
| 7204.10 | Cast iron scrap | 7.3% |
| 7204.30 | Tinned steel scrap | 6.8% |
| 7204.21 | Stainless steel scrap | 0.9% |
| 7204.41 | Steel turnings and chips | 0.7% |
| 7204.29 | Alloy steel scrap | 0.5% |
| 7204.50 | Remelting scrap ingots | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7204.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.35 per kg, 20% below the world average of $0.44, 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.
Iron and steel scrap imports to Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique imported iron and steel scrap worth $330 thousand (1.5 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from India (35%), Zimbabwe (33%), Eswatini (17%). Among the main suppliers, Eswatini grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique iron and steel scrap exports (HS 7204): 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 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron and steel scrap exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported iron and steel scrap worth $48.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy iron and steel scrap from Mozambique?
India was the largest buyer with 92% of the value ($44.5 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (8%) and Pakistan (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average export price of iron and steel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.35 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $0.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of iron and steel scrap from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $14.6 million in 2017 to $48.6 million in 2024, an increase of 233%. The peak was 2022 at $50.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.0 million a year.
Does Mozambique also import iron and steel scrap?
Yes. Mozambique imported $330 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from India, Zimbabwe and Eswatini. On balance Mozambique is a net exporter of this product, by about $48.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron and steel scrap?
The HS code for iron and steel scrap is heading 7204. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7204.49 (83% of the value) and 7204.10 (7%).
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