Medical instruments imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported medical instruments worth $23.7 million (12.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 30% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $33.9 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 | $23.7M | 12.5K t |
| 2023 | $33.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $27.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $14.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $17.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 851 t |
| 2017 | $14.2M | 675 t |
Where Mozambique imports medical instruments from
Most of the value came from China (17%), South Africa (15%), India (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 46%. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+211% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 17% |
| South Africa | $3.6M | 15% |
| India | $3.2M | 14% |
| Portugal | $2.9M | 12% |
| Hong Kong | $2.3M | 9.9% |
| France | $1.6M | 6.7% |
| Spain | $906K | 3.8% |
| Kenya | $638K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $511K | 2.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $503K | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical instruments (other) | 43% |
| 9018.39 | Catheters and cannulae | 20% |
| 9018.31 | Medical syringes | 13% |
| 9018.19 | Electrodiagnostic equipment | 8% |
| 9018.12 | Ultrasound machines | 7.8% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments | 3.9% |
| 9018.32 | Medical needles | 1.9% |
| 9018.49 | Dental instruments | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 95% below the world average of $37.39, 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.
Medical instruments exports from Mozambique
Exports of medical instruments by Mozambique reached $473 thousand in 2024 (4 tonnes). United States alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $418K | 88% |
| South Africa | $23K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $20K | 4.2% |
| Zimbabwe | $8K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.4% |
| Iceland | $1K | 0.1% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Spain | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique medical instruments imports (HS 9018): 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported medical instruments worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and India (13%). The top three together account for 46%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $37.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical instruments to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.2 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. The peak was 2023 at $33.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export medical instruments?
Yes. Mozambique exported $473 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, South Africa and Switzerland. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (43% of the value) and 9018.39 (20%).
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