Semi-trailer tractors imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semi-trailer tractors by Mozambique reached $67.0 million in 2024 (10.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 12% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $97.5 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 | $67.0M | 10.4K t |
| 2023 | $76.1M | 18.4K t |
| 2022 | $63.1M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $67.6M | 15.4K t |
| 2020 | $58.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2019 | $50.2M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $97.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $43.0M | 6.7K t |
Where Mozambique imports semi-trailer tractors from
China alone supplied 74% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $49.6M | 74% |
| South Africa | $13.1M | 20% |
| South Korea | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $913K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $545K | 0.8% |
| Australia | $162K | 0.2% |
| Afghanistan | $60K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $49K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $47K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.45 per kg, close to the world average of $7.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semi-trailer tractors exports from Mozambique
Exports of semi-trailer tractors by Mozambique reached $1.1 million in 2024 (522 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+241% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Mozambique semi-trailer tractors imports (HS 8701.20): 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 8701.20: Tractors: road, for semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of semi-trailer tractors imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported semi-trailer tractors worth $67.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply semi-trailer tractors to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($49.6 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of semi-trailer tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.45 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $7.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semi-trailer tractors to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.0 million in 2017 to $67.0 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. The peak was 2018 at $97.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export semi-trailer tractors?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $65.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for semi-trailer tractors?
The HS code for semi-trailer tractors is subheading 8701.20. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8701 page.
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