Specialized machinery parts imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported specialized machinery parts worth $6.5 million (417 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $9.4 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 | $6.5M | 417 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 540 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 139.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 78.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 98.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 63.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 57.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 73.8K t |
Where Mozambique imports specialized machinery parts from
Most of the value came from South Africa (36%), China (11%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 36% |
| China | $734K | 11% |
| India | $682K | 11% |
| Germany | $537K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $302K | 4.7% |
| Brazil | $284K | 4.4% |
| Kenya | $254K | 3.9% |
| France | $197K | 3% |
| Portugal | $190K | 2.9% |
| Norway | $181K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.49 per kg, 39% below the world average of $25.44, 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.
Specialized machinery parts exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $603 thousand of specialized machinery parts in 2024 (50 tonnes). Denmark alone took 70% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Denmark | $423K | 70% |
| United Kingdom | $73K | 12% |
| Zimbabwe | $46K | 7.6% |
| Canada | $18K | 3% |
| Angola | $18K | 3% |
| Austria | $16K | 2.6% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0.5% |
| United States | $2K | 0.3% |
| Gabon | $1K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique specialized machinery parts imports (HS 8479.90): 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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery parts imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported specialized machinery parts worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 417 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery parts to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (11%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.49 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $25.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery parts to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2020 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export specialized machinery parts?
Yes. Mozambique exported $603 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Denmark, the United Kingdom and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90. 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 8479 page.
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