Petrol generator sets imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $2.6 million of petrol generator sets in 2024 (434 tonnes). Value fell 85% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.7 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 | $2.6M | 434 t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 567 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 301 t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 253 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 236 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 204 t |
| 2018 | $570K | 51 t |
| 2017 | $702K | 58 t |
Where Mozambique imports petrol generator sets from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+401% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.7M | 66% |
| China | $559K | 22% |
| India | $112K | 4.4% |
| Vietnam | $103K | 4% |
| Spain | $46K | 1.8% |
| France | $25K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.93 per kg, 40% below the world average of $9.94, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique petrol generator sets imports (HS 8502.20): 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 8502.20: Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol generator sets imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported petrol generator sets worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 434 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol generator sets to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by China (22%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.93 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $9.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petrol generator sets to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $702 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 266%. The peak was 2023 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol generator sets?
The HS code for petrol generator sets is subheading 8502.20. 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 8502 page.
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