Special purpose vehicles imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of special purpose vehicles by Mozambique reached $26.6 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $26.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $23.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $29.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $25.1M | 2.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports special purpose vehicles from
Most of the value came from China (30%), South Africa (15%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.1M | 30% |
| South Africa | $4.0M | 15% |
| France | $2.9M | 11% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 9.9% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $921K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $800K | 3% |
| Portugal | $671K | 2.5% |
| United States | $537K | 2% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.90 | Specialized service vehicles | 56% |
| 8705.10 | Crane trucks | 26% |
| 8705.40 | Concrete mixer trucks | 11% |
| 8705.30 | Fire trucks | 6.8% |
| 8705.20 | Mobile drilling vehicles | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.09 per kg, close to the world average of $7.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Special purpose vehicles exports from Mozambique
Exports of special purpose vehicles by Mozambique reached $318 thousand in 2024 (84 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (37%), Poland (26%), Zambia (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $116K | 37% |
| Poland | $83K | 26% |
| Zambia | $74K | 23% |
| Zimbabwe | $46K | 14% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique special purpose vehicles imports (HS 8705): 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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported special purpose vehicles worth $26.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.09 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of special purpose vehicles to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.1 million in 2017 to $26.6 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $29.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export special purpose vehicles?
Yes. Mozambique exported $318 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Poland and Zambia. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $26.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8705.90 (56% of the value) and 8705.10 (26%).
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