Steel fasteners imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel fasteners by Mozambique reached $16.8 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). That is 27% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.9 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 | $16.8M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $23.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $14.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $13.3M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 2.4K t |
Where Mozambique imports steel fasteners from
Most of the value came from South Africa (44%), China (24%), India (5%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.4M | 44% |
| China | $4.1M | 24% |
| India | $793K | 4.7% |
| United States | $584K | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $568K | 3.4% |
| Norway | $549K | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $466K | 2.8% |
| Italy | $284K | 1.7% |
| Hong Kong | $258K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $216K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 53% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 11% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 10% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 8.1% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 7.8% |
| 7318.24 | Cotter pins | 3.2% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 2.6% |
| 7318.11 | Coach screw | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, 49% below the world average of $4.28, 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported steel fasteners worth $16.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by China (24%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $4.28 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 fasteners to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $16.8 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. The peak was 2022 at $23.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (53% of the value) and 7318.16 (10%).
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