Tinned steel scrap exports from Mozambique: data, top buyers and prices
Mozambique exported $3.3 million of tinned steel scrap in 2024 (25.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 42% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.3M | 25.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 26.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $406K | 845 t |
| 2020 | $406K | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $579K | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $286K | 1.1K t |
Where Mozambique exports tinned steel scrap to
India alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.9M | 89% |
| United Arab Emirates | $359K | 11% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.4% |
| Rwanda | $5K | 0.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.13 per kg, 63% below the world average of $0.35, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique tinned steel scrap exports (HS 7204.30): 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 7204.30: Ferrous waste and scrap: of tinned iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of tinned steel scrap exported by Mozambique?
Mozambique exported tinned steel scrap worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries buy tinned steel scrap from Mozambique?
India was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (11%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of tinned steel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.13 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $0.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of tinned steel scrap from Mozambique changed since 2017?
Exports went from $286 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tinned steel scrap?
The HS code for tinned steel scrap is subheading 7204.30. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7204 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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