Phones and network equipment imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of phones and network equipment by Mozambique reached $88.2 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% 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 | $88.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $100.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $98.7M | 618.7K t |
| 2021 | $107.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $52.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $102.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $57.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $84.6M | 630 t |
Where Mozambique imports phones and network equipment from
Most of the value came from China (39%), South Africa (10%), Vietnam (10%). Among the main suppliers, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.6M | 39% |
| South Africa | $8.8M | 10% |
| Vietnam | $8.7M | 9.9% |
| Australia | $8.3M | 9.4% |
| United States | $5.6M | 6.4% |
| Portugal | $4.4M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| Israel | $2.7M | 3.1% |
| Armenia | $2.3M | 2.6% |
| Sweden | $1.7M | 2% |
Product types under HS 8517
| 8517.62 | Transmission and switching apparatus | 34% |
| 8517.70 | Telephone and communication parts | 30% |
| 8517.12 | Mobile phones | 17% |
| 8517.69 | Communication apparatus (other) | 9.7% |
| 8517.61 | Base stations | 8.2% |
| 8517.18 | Telephone sets (other) | 1% |
| 8517.11 | Cordless telephones | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $78.40 per kg, 67% below the world average of $239.13, 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.
Phones and network equipment exports from Mozambique
Exports of phones and network equipment by Mozambique reached $1.8 million in 2024 (5 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.3M | 73% |
| Singapore | $143K | 8% |
| South Africa | $79K | 4.4% |
| Hungary | $67K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $43K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 1.8% |
| United States | $29K | 1.6% |
| Eswatini | $27K | 1.5% |
| Portugal | $18K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $15K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique phones and network equipment imports (HS 8517): 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 8517: Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular/wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528.
Common questions
What is the value of phones and network equipment imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported phones and network equipment worth $88.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply phones and network equipment to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($34.6 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 792% on the year.
What is the average import price of phones and network equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $78.40 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $239.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of phones and network equipment to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84.6 million in 2017 to $88.2 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2021 at $107.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $86.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export phones and network equipment?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $86.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for phones and network equipment?
The HS code for phones and network equipment is heading 8517. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8517.62 (34% of the value) and 8517.70 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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