Tanker trailers imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported tanker trailers worth $5.3 million (797 tonnes). That is 131% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.9 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 | $5.3M | 797 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 636 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 622 t |
| 2021 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 814 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 804 t |
Where Mozambique imports tanker trailers from
South Africa alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+640% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.0M | 56% |
| United Kingdom | $891K | 17% |
| China | $710K | 14% |
| Portugal | $385K | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $166K | 3.2% |
| Botswana | $75K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $48K | 0.9% |
| Japan | $25K | 0.5% |
| Zimbabwe | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.61 per kg, close to the world average of $6.06.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tanker trailers exports from Mozambique
Exports of tanker trailers by Mozambique reached $338 thousand in 2024 (132 tonnes). Zambia alone took 78% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zambia grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $263K | 78% |
| South Africa | $59K | 17% |
| Zimbabwe | $16K | 4.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique tanker trailers imports (HS 8716.31): 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 8716.31: Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers.
Common questions
What is the value of tanker trailers imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported tanker trailers worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 797 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 131% on 2023.
Which countries supply tanker trailers to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 640% on the year.
What is the average import price of tanker trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.61 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $6.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tanker trailers to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2020 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export tanker trailers?
Yes. Mozambique exported $338 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tanker trailers?
The HS code for tanker trailers is subheading 8716.31. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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