Narrow steel strips imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $3.2 million of narrow steel strips in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 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 | $3.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports narrow steel strips from
Most of the value came from China (50%), Australia (38%), South Africa (7%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 50% |
| Australia | $1.2M | 38% |
| South Africa | $230K | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $71K | 2.2% |
| Portugal | $52K | 1.6% |
| India | $18K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $8K | 0.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7211
| 7211.19 | Hot-rolled steel strip thin | 52% |
| 7211.29 | Cold-rolled high-carbon steel strip | 19% |
| 7211.90 | Other steel strips | 16% |
| 7211.23 | Cold-rolled low-carbon steel strip | 8.1% |
| 7211.14 | Hot-rolled steel strip | 5.1% |
| 7211.13 | Four-face rolled steel strip | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7211.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.45 per kg, 29% above the world average of $1.12. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique narrow steel strips imports (HS 7211): 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 7211: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of narrow steel strips imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported narrow steel strips worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply narrow steel strips to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Australia (38%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 167% on the year.
What is the average import price of narrow steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.45 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of narrow steel strips to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for narrow steel strips?
The HS code for narrow steel strips is heading 7211. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7211.19 (52% of the value) and 7211.29 (19%).
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