Piston engine imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of piston engine by Mozambique reached $5.9 million in 2024 (577 tonnes). Value rose 80% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.0 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 | $5.9M | 577 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 859 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 799 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 528 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 563 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 695 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 853 t |
Where Mozambique imports piston engine from
Austria alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $3.7M | 63% |
| South Africa | $908K | 15% |
| China | $613K | 10% |
| Japan | $216K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $214K | 3.6% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 1.9% |
| Nigeria | $28K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $28K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $20K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 74% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 18% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 5.6% |
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 1% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 0.6% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 0.5% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 0.5% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.29 per kg, 42% below the world average of $17.78, 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.
Piston engine exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $717 thousand of piston engine in 2024 (20 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $505K | 70% |
| South Africa | $205K | 29% |
| Nigeria | $7K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported piston engine worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 577 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 80% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Mozambique?
Austria was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 59% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.29 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of piston engine to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2019 at $9.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export piston engine?
Yes. Mozambique exported $717 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, South Africa and Nigeria. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8407.90 (74% of the value) and 8407.21 (18%).
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