Loom imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of loom by Mozambique reached $5.4 million in 2024 (479 tonnes). Value rose 140% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% 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 | $5.4M | 479 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 230 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 233 t |
| 2021 | $166K | 27 t |
| 2020 | $486K | 103 t |
| 2019 | $402K | 41 t |
| 2018 | $661K | 83 t |
| 2017 | $99K | 10 t |
Where Mozambique imports loom from
China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+761% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 87% |
| Austria | $584K | 11% |
| India | $118K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8446
| 8446.21 | Power looms (shuttle, wide-width) | 98% |
| 8446.29 | Shuttle looms (wide-width, non-power) | 1.4% |
| 8446.30 | Weaving machines (looms): for weaving fabrics of a width exceeding 30cm, shuttleless type | 0.8% |
| 8446.10 | Narrow fabric looms | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8446.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.27 per kg, 27% above the world average of $8.85. 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique loom imports (HS 8446): 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 8446: Weaving machines (looms).
Common questions
What is the value of loom imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported loom worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 479 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 158 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 140% on 2023.
Which countries supply loom to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Austria (11%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 761% on the year.
What is the average import price of loom per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.27 per kg in 2024, 27% above the world average of $8.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of loom to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $99 thousand in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for loom?
The HS code for loom is heading 8446. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8446.21 (98% of the value) and 8446.29 (1%).
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