Telephone and communication parts imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $26.4 million of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (506 tonnes). That is 11% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $26.4M | 506 t |
| 2023 | $23.7M | 408 t |
| 2022 | $26.1M | 617.7K t |
| 2021 | $22.9M | 432 t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 295 t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 270 t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 170 t |
Where Mozambique imports telephone and communication parts from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.8M | 56% |
| Australia | $7.8M | 29% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $1.0M | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $421K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $166K | 0.6% |
| United States | $158K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $88K | 0.3% |
| India | $30K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.07 per kg, 59% below the world average of $127.12, 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.
Telephone and communication parts exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $964 thousand of telephone and communication parts in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $783K | 81% |
| Singapore | $83K | 8.6% |
| South Africa | $67K | 6.9% |
| Hungary | $29K | 3% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
| Madagascar | $0K | 0% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique telephone and communication parts imports (HS 8517.70): 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 8517.70: Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone and communication parts imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported telephone and communication parts worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 506 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone and communication parts to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($14.8 million), followed by Australia (29%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 488% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone and communication parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.07 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $127.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone and communication parts to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. The peak was 2019 at $26.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export telephone and communication parts?
Yes. Mozambique exported $964 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Singapore and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $25.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone and communication parts?
The HS code for telephone and communication parts is subheading 8517.70. 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 8517 page.
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