Prefabricated buildings imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $49.2 million of prefabricated buildings in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). That is 156% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $49.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2023 | $19.2M | 8.0K t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $26.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $22.2M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 2.9K t |
Where Mozambique imports prefabricated buildings from
Turkey alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $37.3M | 76% |
| China | $4.6M | 9.4% |
| South Africa | $4.3M | 8.8% |
| India | $1.4M | 2.9% |
| Portugal | $436K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $224K | 0.5% |
| France | $206K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $155K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $124K | 0.3% |
| Hong Kong | $104K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 100% |
| 9406.10 | Prefabricated wooden building | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, 22% above the world average of $2.98. 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.
Prefabricated buildings exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $384 thousand of prefabricated buildings in 2024 (324 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $383K | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique prefabricated buildings imports (HS 9406): 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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported prefabricated buildings worth $49.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 156% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated buildings to Mozambique?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by China (9%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 25 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $2.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of prefabricated buildings to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $49.2 million in 2024, an increase of 381%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $22.1 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Mozambique exported $384 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Portugal. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $48.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (100% of the value) and 9406.10 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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