Naval vessels imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of naval vessels by Mozambique reached $4.6 million in 2024 (16 tonnes). Value rose 227% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 42% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $210.2 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 | $4.6M | 16 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 31 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 443 t |
| 2021 | $375K | 13 t |
| 2020 | $601K | 15 t |
| 2019 | $436K | 52 t |
| 2018 | $68K | 7 t |
| 2017 | $210.2M | 6 t |
Where Mozambique imports naval vessels from
Most of the value came from South Africa (37%), United Arab Emirates (32%), Japan (22%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 33% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 22% |
| Portugal | $327K | 7.1% |
| China | $92K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $285.12 per kg, 1761% above the world average of $15.32. 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 naval vessels imports (HS 8906): 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 8906: Vessels; other, including warships and lifeboats, other than rowing boats.
Common questions
What is the value of naval vessels imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported naval vessels worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 185 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 227% on 2023.
Which countries supply naval vessels to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (32%) and Japan (22%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of naval vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $285.12 per kg in 2024, 1761% above the world average of $15.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of naval vessels to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $210.2 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 98%. The peak was 2017 at $210.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for naval vessels?
The HS code for naval vessels is heading 8906. In Mozambique all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8906.90. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8906 page.
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