Lifting machinery parts imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lifting machinery parts by Mozambique reached $77.1 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). That is 26% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $99.2 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 | $77.1M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $61.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2022 | $65.2M | 591.8K t |
| 2021 | $61.5M | 450.9K t |
| 2020 | $53.5M | 415.8K t |
| 2019 | $99.2M | 739.7K t |
| 2018 | $64.4M | 569.1K t |
| 2017 | $44.0M | 435.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports lifting machinery parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (42%), China (26%), United States (4%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+560% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $32.4M | 42% |
| China | $20.4M | 27% |
| United States | $3.5M | 4.5% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| India | $1.7M | 2.2% |
| France | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 71% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 14% |
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 7.9% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 2.6% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 2% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 1% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 0.9% |
| 8431.42 | Bulldozer blades | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.03 per kg, 49% above the world average of $6.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lifting machinery parts exports from Mozambique
Exports of lifting machinery parts by Mozambique reached $1.4 million in 2024 (337 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Angola (23%), South Africa (18%), Zimbabwe (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $309K | 23% |
| South Africa | $242K | 18% |
| Zimbabwe | $204K | 15% |
| Netherlands | $162K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $143K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $89K | 6.5% |
| Kenya | $65K | 4.8% |
| France | $21K | 1.5% |
| United States | $20K | 1.5% |
| Nigeria | $18K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique lifting machinery parts imports (HS 8431): 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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported lifting machinery parts worth $77.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($32.4 million), followed by China (26%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 560% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.03 per kg in 2024, 49% above the world average of $6.72 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 machinery parts to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.0 million in 2017 to $77.1 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2019 at $99.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.8 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export lifting machinery parts?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, South Africa and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $75.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8431.49 (71% of the value) and 8431.39 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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