Railway wheels and axles imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $2.3 million of railway wheels and axles in 2024 (274 tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.4 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 | $2.3M | 274 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 698 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 444 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 337 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 777 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 148 t |
| 2018 | $951K | 79 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 167 t |
Where Mozambique imports railway wheels and axles from
The largest suppliers were United States (38%), China (35%), Canada (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $861K | 38% |
| China | $787K | 35% |
| Canada | $320K | 14% |
| India | $259K | 11% |
| South Africa | $22K | 1% |
| Portugal | $22K | 1% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Afghanistan | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.30 per kg, 180% above the world average of $2.96. 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 wheels and axles imports (HS 8607.19): 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 8607.19: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway wheels and axles imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported railway wheels and axles worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 274 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 168 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway wheels and axles to Mozambique?
The United States was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($861 thousand), followed by China (35%) and Canada (14%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway wheels and axles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.30 per kg in 2024, 180% above the world average of $2.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway wheels and axles to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2020 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway wheels and axles?
The HS code for railway wheels and axles is subheading 8607.19. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for Mozambique. Tell us your product to see it live.
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