Machinery parts imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported machinery parts worth $3.1 million (232 tonnes). Value rose 49% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.5 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 | $3.1M | 232 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 148 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 142 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 64 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 136 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 310 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 282 t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 6.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports machinery parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (25%), France (25%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+490% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $775K | 25% |
| France | $748K | 25% |
| India | $485K | 16% |
| Spain | $394K | 13% |
| China | $115K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $87K | 2.9% |
| Portugal | $65K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $59K | 1.9% |
| United States | $53K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $53K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8487
| 8487.90 | Machinery parts: not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in chapter 84, other than… | 90% |
| 8487.10 | Ship propellers and blades | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8487.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.14 per kg, close to the world average of $15.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique machinery parts imports (HS 8487): 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 8487: Machinery parts; not containing electrical connectors, insulators, coils, contacts or other electrical features, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of machinery parts imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported machinery parts worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 232 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply machinery parts to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($775 thousand), followed by France (25%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 490% on the year.
What is the average import price of machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.14 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $15.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of machinery parts to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2018 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for machinery parts?
The HS code for machinery parts is heading 8487. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8487.90 (90% of the value) and 8487.10 (10%).
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