Lithium-ion batteries imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lithium-ion batteries by Mozambique reached $4.0 million in 2024 (799 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.2 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 | $4.0M | 799 t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 531 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 484 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 212 t |
| 2020 | $780K | 306 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 39 t |
| 2018 | $587K | 15 t |
| 2017 | $384K | 13 t |
Where Mozambique imports lithium-ion batteries from
China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 73% |
| South Africa | $781K | 20% |
| United States | $80K | 2% |
| Germany | $53K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $35K | 0.9% |
| France | $31K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $25K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $11K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $8K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.95 per kg, 84% below the world average of $31.77, 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.
Lithium-ion batteries exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $562 thousand of lithium-ion batteries in 2024 (93 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+399% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $488K | 87% |
| South Africa | $70K | 13% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Cuba | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported lithium-ion batteries worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 799 tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 221 countries worldwide. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 65% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.95 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $31.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $384 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 929%. The peak was 2022 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export lithium-ion batteries?
Yes. Mozambique exported $562 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Switzerland. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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 8507 page.
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