Railway parts imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway parts by Mozambique reached $8.3 million in 2024 (619 tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.2 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 | $8.3M | 619 t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $16.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $12.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $12.3M | 23.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports railway parts from
Most of the value came from India (29%), South Africa (24%), China (20%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.4M | 29% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 24% |
| China | $1.7M | 20% |
| United States | $1.3M | 16% |
| Canada | $412K | 5% |
| Argentina | $201K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $83K | 1% |
| France | $75K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $48K | 0.6% |
| Mauritius | $26K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8607
| 8607.91 | Locomotive parts (other) | 40% |
| 8607.19 | Railway wheels and axles | 27% |
| 8607.99 | Rolling stock parts (other) | 13% |
| 8607.29 | Railway brakes (non-air) | 11% |
| 8607.30 | Railway couplings and buffers | 4.5% |
| 8607.21 | Railway air brakes | 4.1% |
| 8607.12 | Non-driving bogies | 0.3% |
| 8607.11 | Driving bogies | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.43 per kg, 107% above the world average of $6.50. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique railway parts imports (HS 8607): 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 8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway parts imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported railway parts worth $8.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 619 tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway parts to Mozambique?
India was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and China (20%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 217% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.43 per kg in 2024, 107% above the world average of $6.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway parts to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.3 million in 2017 to $8.3 million in 2024, a fall of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway parts?
The HS code for railway parts is heading 8607. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8607.91 (40% of the value) and 8607.19 (27%).
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