Specialist vessels imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of specialist vessels by Mozambique reached $11.7 million in 2024 (330 tonnes). Value rose 1141% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 102% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.67 billion.
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 | $11.7M | 330 t |
| 2023 | $946K | 187 t |
| 2022 | $4.67B | 208.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.57B | 205.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 361 t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 376 t |
| 2017 | $86K | 1 t |
Where Mozambique imports specialist vessels from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $9.8M | 84% |
| China | $1.4M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $510K | 4.4% |
| India | $16K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8905
| 8905.20 | Offshore drilling platforms | 66% |
| 8905.10 | Dredgers | 34% |
| 8905.90 | Floating cranes and docks | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $35.63 per kg, 417% above the world average of $6.89. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique specialist vessels imports (HS 8905): 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 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of specialist vessels imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported specialist vessels worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 164 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply specialist vessels to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by China (12%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 105% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialist vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $35.63 per kg in 2024, 417% above the world average of $6.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of specialist vessels to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86 thousand in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $4.67 billion. Over 8 years the average was $908.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialist vessels?
The HS code for specialist vessels is heading 8905. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8905.20 (65% of the value) and 8905.10 (34%).
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