Steel articles imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported steel articles worth $28.9 million (7.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $68.7 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 | $28.9M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $29.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $20.0M | 1.03M t |
| 2021 | $68.7M | 1.63M t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 765.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 598.9K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 342.1K t |
| 2017 | $9.9M | 573.1K t |
Where Mozambique imports steel articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+44% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.6M | 61% |
| South Africa | $5.6M | 19% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| India | $650K | 2.3% |
| United States | $565K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $482K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $392K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $360K | 1.2% |
| France | $274K | 1% |
| Italy | $254K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 91% |
| 7326.11 | Forged grinding balls | 5.2% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 3.3% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.02 per kg, close to the world average of $4.42.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel articles exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported steel articles worth $1.4 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zimbabwe accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.2M | 85% |
| Angola | $116K | 8.6% |
| Austria | $67K | 5% |
| Spain | $7K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2K | 0.2% |
| Malawi | $2K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $1K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $1K | 0.1% |
| Botswana | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported steel articles worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($17.6 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and Portugal (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.02 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $4.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel articles to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.9 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2021 at $68.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export steel articles?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Angola and Austria. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $27.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (91% of the value) and 7326.11 (5%).
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