Railway track imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway track by Mozambique reached $3.6 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 84% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $47.1 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 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $22.0M | 14.8K t |
| 2022 | $47.1M | 28.2K t |
| 2021 | $22.3M | 15.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.2M | 19.7K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $834K | 601 t |
| 2017 | $32.9M | 1.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports railway track from
India alone supplied 65% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.3M | 65% |
| South Africa | $909K | 25% |
| China | $253K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $22K | 0.6% |
| France | $15K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7302
| 7302.40 | Railway fish-plate | 47% |
| 7302.90 | Railway component (other) | 30% |
| 7302.10 | Railway rail | 16% |
| 7302.30 | Railway crossing piece | 6.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7302.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, 97% above the world average of $1.45. 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 track imports (HS 7302): 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 7302: Railway or tramway track constructions of iron or steel; rails, check and track rails, switch blades, crossing frogs, point rods, sleepers, fish-plates, chair wedges, sole plates, bedplates, ties and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of railway track imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported railway track worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 84% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway track to Mozambique?
India was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and China (7%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 219% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway track per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $1.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway track to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.9 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 89%. The peak was 2022 at $47.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway track?
The HS code for railway track is heading 7302. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7302.40 (47% of the value) and 7302.90 (30%).
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