Railway freight cars imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway freight cars by Mozambique reached $80.4 million in 2024 (17.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 187% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 179% 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 | $80.4M | 17.0K t |
| 2023 | $28.0M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $54.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $37.9M | 9.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $61K | 26 t |
Where Mozambique imports railway freight cars from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $60.9M | 76% |
| India | $18.1M | 23% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8606
| 8606.99 | Freight cars (other types) | 51% |
| 8606.92 | Open freight cars (high-sided) | 36% |
| 8606.10 | Tank wagons | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.74 per kg, close to the world average of $4.88.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway freight cars exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported railway freight cars worth $2.8 million (284 tonnes). Angola alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $2.8M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique railway freight cars imports (HS 8606): 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 8606: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of railway freight cars imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported railway freight cars worth $80.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 187% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway freight cars to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($60.9 million), followed by India (23%) and South Africa (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway freight cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway freight cars to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61 thousand in 2017 to $80.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export railway freight cars?
Yes. Mozambique exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $77.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway freight cars?
The HS code for railway freight cars is heading 8606. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8606.99 (51% of the value) and 8606.92 (36%).
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