Locomotives imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of locomotives by Mozambique reached $3.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $38.0 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 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 146 t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 871 t |
| 2021 | $28.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $946K | 102 t |
| 2019 | $1K | - |
| 2018 | $38.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.6M | 30.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports locomotives from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 55% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 31% |
| South Africa | $336K | 8.7% |
| India | $224K | 5.8% |
| Finland | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8602
| 8602.10 | Diesel-electric locomotives | 100% |
| 8602.90 | Locomotives (other power types) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8602.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.83 per kg, 86% below the world average of $20.73, 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.
Locomotives exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported locomotives worth $434 thousand (19 tonnes). Angola alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $434K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique locomotives imports (HS 8602): 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 8602: Rail locomotives; (other than those of heading no. 8601), locomotive tenders.
Common questions
What is the value of locomotives imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported locomotives worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 115 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply locomotives to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Zambia (31%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of locomotives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.83 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $20.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of locomotives to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.6 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 49%. The peak was 2018 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export locomotives?
Yes. Mozambique exported $434 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for locomotives?
The HS code for locomotives is heading 8602. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8602.10 (100% of the value) and 8602.90 (0%).
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