Low voltage switch imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $31.5 million of low voltage switch in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $31.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $26.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $23.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $26.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $21.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $21.5M | 2.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports low voltage switch from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (36%), China (29%), Portugal (16%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest (+268% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $11.4M | 36% |
| China | $9.0M | 29% |
| Portugal | $5.0M | 16% |
| India | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $603K | 1.9% |
| Hong Kong | $586K | 1.9% |
| France | $519K | 1.7% |
| United States | $484K | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $408K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $341K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.90 | Electrical switching apparatus (other) | 35% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical switches | 21% |
| 8536.69 | Plugs and sockets | 16% |
| 8536.20 | Circuit breakers | 8.8% |
| 8536.49 | Relays (higher voltage) | 6.3% |
| 8536.30 | Circuit protection devices | 4.3% |
| 8536.10 | Low voltage fuses | 3% |
| 8536.70 | Optical fiber connectors | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.97 per kg, 87% below the world average of $37.06, 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.
Low voltage switch exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $492 thousand of low voltage switch in 2024 (37 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (44%), Zimbabwe (23%), United States (21%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $218K | 44% |
| Zimbabwe | $112K | 23% |
| United States | $104K | 21% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 2.3% |
| Bahrain | $11K | 2.3% |
| Malawi | $10K | 2.1% |
| Angola | $6K | 1.2% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.6% |
| Peru | $3K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique low voltage switch imports (HS 8536): 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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported low voltage switch worth $31.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($11.4 million), followed by China (29%) and Portugal (16%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 268% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.97 per kg in 2024, 87% below the world average of $37.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low voltage switch to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.5 million in 2017 to $31.5 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $25.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export low voltage switch?
Yes. Mozambique exported $492 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Zimbabwe and the United States. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $31.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8536.90 (34% of the value) and 8536.50 (21%).
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