Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $4.9 million of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes in 2024 (424 tonnes). That is 48% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $4.9M | 424 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 290 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 235 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 220 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 226 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 445 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 282 t |
Where Mozambique imports light petrol trucks <5 tonnes from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Japan (23%), South Korea (23%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 29% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 23% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 23% |
| South Africa | $624K | 13% |
| Thailand | $346K | 7.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $82K | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $48K | 1% |
| India | $33K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $32K | 0.7% |
| Eswatini | $14K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.45 per kg, close to the world average of $11.46.
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 light petrol trucks <5 tonnes imports (HS 8704.31): 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 8704.31: Vehicles: spark-ignition internal combustion piston engine, for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported light petrol trucks <5 tonnes worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 424 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply light petrol trucks <5 tonnes to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by Japan (23%) and South Korea (23%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.45 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of light petrol trucks <5 tonnes to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for light petrol trucks <5 tonnes?
The HS code for light petrol trucks <5 tonnes is subheading 8704.31. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8704 page.
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