Iron ore imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $676.2 million of iron ore in 2024 (5.69 million tonnes). Value rose 25% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% 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 | $676.2M | 5.69M t |
| 2023 | $541.8M | 4.55M t |
| 2022 | $502.8M | 3.81M t |
| 2021 | $683.2M | 5.58M t |
| 2020 | $423.2M | 3.84M t |
| 2019 | $404.6M | 4.01M t |
| 2018 | $109.6M | 1.69M t |
| 2017 | $54.1M | 762.8K t |
Where Mozambique imports iron ore from
South Africa alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $669.8M | 99% |
| Mauritius | $6.2M | 0.9% |
| Zimbabwe | $143K | 0% |
| China | $14K | 0% |
| Finland | $3K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2601
| 2601.11 | Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated | 99% |
| 2601.20 | Roasted iron pyrite | 0.8% |
| 2601.12 | Iron ore pellets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.12 per kg, close to the world average of $0.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Iron ore exports from Mozambique
Exports of iron ore by Mozambique reached $2.9 million in 2024 (21.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique iron ore imports (HS 2601): 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 2601: Iron ores and concentrates; including roasted iron pyrites.
Common questions
What is the value of iron ore imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported iron ore worth $676.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.69 million tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 123 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply iron ore to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($669.8 million), followed by Mauritius (1%) and Zimbabwe (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 26% on the year.
What is the average import price of iron ore per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.12 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of iron ore to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $54.1 million in 2017 to $676.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $683.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $424.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export iron ore?
Yes. Mozambique exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $673.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron ore?
The HS code for iron ore is heading 2601. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 2601.11 (99% of the value) and 2601.20 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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