Storage media (other) imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of storage media (other) by Mozambique reached $2.7 million in 2024 (22 tonnes). Value fell 87% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.0 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 | $2.7M | 22 t |
| 2023 | $20.0M | 39 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 72 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 37 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 69 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 124 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 32 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 112 t |
Where Mozambique imports storage media (other) from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (30%), United Kingdom (23%), South Africa (18%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+553% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $794K | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $610K | 23% |
| South Africa | $471K | 18% |
| United States | $190K | 7.1% |
| China | $129K | 4.8% |
| Portugal | $123K | 4.6% |
| Australia | $89K | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $83K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $45K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $45K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $124.13 per kg, 206% above the world average of $40.56. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8523.80: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media (other) imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported storage media (other) worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 22 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media (other) to Mozambique?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($794 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (23%) and South Africa (18%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 553% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $124.13 per kg in 2024, 206% above the world average of $40.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of storage media (other) to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2023 at $20.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media (other)?
The HS code for storage media (other) is subheading 8523.80. 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 8523 page.
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