Large dry transformers imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported large dry transformers worth $3.3 million (370 tonnes). That is 82% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.7 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 | $3.3M | 370 t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 243 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 203 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 254 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 255 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 181 t |
Where Mozambique imports large dry transformers from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 54% |
| China | $625K | 19% |
| Spain | $395K | 12% |
| Italy | $155K | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $153K | 4.7% |
| India | $81K | 2.5% |
| Zambia | $59K | 1.8% |
| Tanzania | $24K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $16K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.85 per kg, close to the world average of $8.21.
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 large dry transformers imports (HS 8504.34): 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 8504.34: Transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity exceeding 500kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of large dry transformers imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported large dry transformers worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 370 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 82% on 2023.
Which countries supply large dry transformers to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (19%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of large dry transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.85 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $8.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large dry transformers to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 180%. The peak was 2023 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for large dry transformers?
The HS code for large dry transformers is subheading 8504.34. 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 8504 page.
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