Steel wire imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel wire by Mozambique reached $9.9 million in 2024 (7.6 thousand tonnes). That is 113% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $9.9M | 7.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 3.9K t |
Where Mozambique imports steel wire from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+209% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 86% |
| South Africa | $826K | 8.3% |
| India | $304K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $105K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $83K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $25K | 0.3% |
| Egypt | $19K | 0.2% |
| Vietnam | $4K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 50% |
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 43% |
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 4.8% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.31 per kg, close to the world average of $1.12.
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 wire imports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported steel wire worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 113% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.31 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7217.10 (50% of the value) and 7217.20 (43%).
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