Non-rectangular steel bar imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $3.8 million (2.2 thousand tonnes). That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
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 | $3.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $841K | 856 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 2.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports non-rectangular steel bar from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+348% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 81% |
| South Africa | $530K | 14% |
| Turkey | $74K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $35K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $27K | 0.7% |
| India | $22K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $16K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.72 per kg, 118% above the world average of $0.79. 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique non-rectangular steel bar imports (HS 7214.99): 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 7214.99: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, n.e.c. in heading no. 7214, other than of rectangular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of non-rectangular steel bar imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported non-rectangular steel bar worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-rectangular steel bar to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 717% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-rectangular steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.72 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $0.79 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of non-rectangular steel bar to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 103%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-rectangular steel bar?
The HS code for non-rectangular steel bar is subheading 7214.99. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
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