Semiconductors imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductors by Mozambique reached $25.5 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $33.9 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 | $25.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $28.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $25.1M | 4.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $33.9M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 185.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports semiconductors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 80% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.4M | 80% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 5.2% |
| Pakistan | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Hong Kong | $766K | 3% |
| Australia | $543K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $438K | 1.7% |
| India | $306K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $151K | 0.6% |
| United States | $134K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $113K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8541
| 8541.40 | Solar cells and LED | 94% |
| 8541.29 | Power transistors | 3.8% |
| 8541.90 | Semiconductor parts | 1.6% |
| 8541.10 | Diodes | 0.2% |
| 8541.30 | Thyristors and triacs | 0.1% |
| 8541.60 | Piezo-electric crystals | 0% |
| 8541.21 | Low power transistors | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8541.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, 60% below the world average of $7.54, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Semiconductors exports from Mozambique
Exports of semiconductors by Mozambique reached $623 thousand in 2024 (142 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $330K | 53% |
| Zimbabwe | $277K | 45% |
| Germany | $11K | 1.7% |
| Costa Rica | $3K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.2% |
| Cuba | $1K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique semiconductors imports (HS 8541): 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 8541: Semiconductor devices (e.g. diodes, transistors, semiconductor based transducers); including photovoltaic cells assembled or not in modules or panels, light-emitting diodes (LED) assembled with other LEDs or not, mounted piezo-electric crystals.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductors imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported semiconductors worth $25.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductors to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($20.4 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and Pakistan (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 128% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $7.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of semiconductors to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $25.5 million in 2024, an increase of 589%. The peak was 2018 at $33.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export semiconductors?
Yes. Mozambique exported $623 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Germany. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $24.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductors?
The HS code for semiconductors is heading 8541. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8541.40 (94% of the value) and 8541.29 (4%).
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