Refrigerator imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported refrigerator worth $37.9 million (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $60.1 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 | $37.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $41.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.1M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.4M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $33.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $60.1M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $39.4M | 7.6K t |
| 2017 | $27.3M | 4.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports refrigerator from
Most of the value came from China (44%), South Africa (34%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 44% |
| South Africa | $12.8M | 34% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 5% |
| Denmark | $1.4M | 3.7% |
| Eswatini | $541K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $511K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $339K | 0.9% |
| India | $331K | 0.9% |
| France | $205K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 33% |
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 19% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 12% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 11% |
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 7.3% |
| 8418.29 | Household refrigerators (other) | 6.5% |
| 8418.61 | Heat pump units | 5.3% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.30 per kg, close to the world average of $7.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Refrigerator exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported refrigerator worth $226 thousand (70 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Malawi grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $114K | 51% |
| United States | $48K | 21% |
| Zimbabwe | $44K | 20% |
| Cuba | $7K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 1.1% |
| India | $2K | 1% |
| France | $2K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique refrigerator imports (HS 8418): 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 8418: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported refrigerator worth $37.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.30 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of refrigerator to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.3 million in 2017 to $37.9 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. The peak was 2019 at $60.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export refrigerator?
Yes. Mozambique exported $226 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, the United States and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $37.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8418.30 (33% of the value) and 8418.50 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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