Shovels and loaders (other) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported shovels and loaders (other) worth $22.5 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 33% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $29.6 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 | $22.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $17.0M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $14.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $24.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $29.6M | 4.6K t |
Where Mozambique imports shovels and loaders (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), South Africa (36%), Austria (5%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.0M | 44% |
| South Africa | $8.0M | 36% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| India | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| Thailand | $415K | 1.8% |
| Mauritius | $328K | 1.5% |
| Pakistan | $300K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $190K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $167K | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $161K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.17 per kg, close to the world average of $6.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Shovels and loaders (other) exports from Mozambique
Exports of shovels and loaders (other) by Mozambique reached $3.3 million in 2024 (535 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.9M | 58% |
| Angola | $1.3M | 38% |
| South Africa | $77K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $59K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique shovels and loaders (other) imports (HS 8429.59): 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 8429.59: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50.
Common questions
What is the value of shovels and loaders (other) imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported shovels and loaders (other) worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply shovels and loaders (other) to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($10.0 million), followed by South Africa (36%) and Austria (5%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of shovels and loaders (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.17 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $6.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of shovels and loaders (other) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.6 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, a fall of 24%. The peak was 2017 at $29.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export shovels and loaders (other)?
Yes. Mozambique exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Angola and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for shovels and loaders (other)?
The HS code for shovels and loaders (other) is subheading 8429.59. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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