Lifting and handling machinery (other) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) by Mozambique reached $3.7 million in 2024 (793 tonnes). That is 54% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.9 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 | $3.7M | 793 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 755 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 649 t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 454 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 566 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 621 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 180 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 312 t |
Where Mozambique imports lifting and handling machinery (other) from
Most of the value came from South Africa (36%), China (28%), Hong Kong (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+688% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 36% |
| China | $1.0M | 28% |
| Hong Kong | $401K | 11% |
| Colombia | $206K | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $154K | 4.2% |
| Tanzania | $153K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $103K | 2.8% |
| India | $99K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $66K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $58K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, 65% below the world average of $13.32, 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.
Lifting and handling machinery (other) exports from Mozambique
Exports of lifting and handling machinery (other) by Mozambique reached $289 thousand in 2024 (40 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: South Africa accounted for 69% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $199K | 69% |
| Malawi | $39K | 13% |
| Zimbabwe | $32K | 11% |
| Portugal | $16K | 5.5% |
| Afghanistan | $4K | 1.4% |
| China | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique lifting and handling machinery (other) imports (HS 8428.90): 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 8428.90: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting and handling machinery (other) imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 793 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting and handling machinery (other) to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (28%) and Hong Kong (11%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 688% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting and handling machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $13.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export lifting and handling machinery (other)?
Yes. Mozambique exported $289 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Malawi and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other)?
The HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other) is subheading 8428.90. 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 8428 page.
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