Rubber gaskets and seals imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $5.3 million of rubber gaskets and seals in 2024 (315 tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $5.3M | 315 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 373 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 262 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 241 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 312 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 305 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 181 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 149 t |
Where Mozambique imports rubber gaskets and seals from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.1M | 59% |
| China | $397K | 7.5% |
| Portugal | $311K | 5.9% |
| United States | $295K | 5.6% |
| Norway | $151K | 2.8% |
| India | $145K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $126K | 2.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $83K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $80K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $64K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.85 per kg, close to the world average of $18.20.
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 rubber gaskets and seals imports (HS 4016.93): 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 4016.93: Rubber: vulcanised (other than hard rubber), gaskets, washers and other seals, of non-cellular rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber gaskets and seals imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported rubber gaskets and seals worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 315 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber gaskets and seals to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (7%) and Portugal (6%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber gaskets and seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.85 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $18.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber gaskets and seals to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber gaskets and seals?
The HS code for rubber gaskets and seals is subheading 4016.93. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4016 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Mozambique, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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