Specialized electrical machines imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported specialized electrical machines worth $6.1 million (89 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.6 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 | $6.1M | 89 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 571 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 418 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 179 t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 235 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 127 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 182 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 18.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports specialized electrical machines from
Most of the value came from Portugal (31%), Poland (22%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.9M | 32% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 22% |
| China | $910K | 15% |
| South Africa | $787K | 13% |
| France | $209K | 3.4% |
| Spain | $195K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $146K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $93K | 1.5% |
| United States | $93K | 1.5% |
| India | $76K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $68.44 per kg, close to the world average of $85.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized electrical machines exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $957 thousand of specialized electrical machines in 2024 (86 tonnes). Kenya alone took 79% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $758K | 79% |
| Zimbabwe | $141K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $25K | 2.6% |
| United States | $14K | 1.5% |
| Angola | $12K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $3K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $1K | 0.1% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique specialized electrical machines imports (HS 8543.70): 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 8543.70: Electrical machines and apparatus: having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter, n.e.c. in heading no. 8543.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized electrical machines imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported specialized electrical machines worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 89 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized electrical machines to Mozambique?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Poland (22%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 469% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized electrical machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $68.44 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $85.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized electrical machines to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 140%. The peak was 2023 at $8.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export specialized electrical machines?
Yes. Mozambique exported $957 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kenya, Zimbabwe and the United Kingdom. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized electrical machines?
The HS code for specialized electrical machines is subheading 8543.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8543 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Mozambique, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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