Optical fiber cable imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fiber cable by Mozambique reached $6.0 million in 2024 (944 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.7 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 | $6.0M | 944 t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 987 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 470 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 988 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 318 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 363.9K t |
Where Mozambique imports optical fiber cable from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+820% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 54% |
| Vietnam | $902K | 15% |
| South Africa | $585K | 9.8% |
| Italy | $282K | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $217K | 3.6% |
| Spain | $178K | 3% |
| India | $150K | 2.5% |
| Dem. People's Rep. of Korea | $102K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $65K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $62K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.32 per kg, 52% below the world average of $13.19, 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.
Optical fiber cable exports from Mozambique
Exports of optical fiber cable by Mozambique reached $558 thousand in 2024 (58 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $556K | 100% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique optical fiber cable imports (HS 8544.70): 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 8544.70: Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber cable imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported optical fiber cable worth $6.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 944 tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber cable to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Vietnam (15%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 820% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.32 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $13.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fiber cable to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $6.0 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2019 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export optical fiber cable?
Yes. Mozambique exported $558 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber cable?
The HS code for optical fiber cable is subheading 8544.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
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