Telescopes and monoculars imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telescopes and monoculars by Mozambique reached $8.2 million in 2024 (6 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 1394% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 226% 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 | $8.2M | 6 t |
| 2023 | $550K | 0 t |
| 2022 | $226K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $218K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $89K | 3 t |
| 2019 | $33K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $30K | 12 t |
| 2017 | $2K | 0 t |
Where Mozambique imports telescopes and monoculars from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (42%), France (41%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+145% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $3.5M | 42% |
| France | $3.4M | 41% |
| United States | $1.3M | 16% |
| China | $15K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Tanzania | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,416.33 per kg, 2120% above the world average of $63.81. 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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The shipment records behind Mozambique telescopes and monoculars imports (HS 9005.80): 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 9005.80: Monoculars: other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy.
Common questions
What is the value of telescopes and monoculars imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported telescopes and monoculars worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply telescopes and monoculars to Mozambique?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by France (41%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 145% on the year.
What is the average import price of telescopes and monoculars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,416.33 per kg in 2024, 2120% above the world average of $63.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of telescopes and monoculars to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2 thousand in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for telescopes and monoculars?
The HS code for telescopes and monoculars is subheading 9005.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9005 page.
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