Tractors imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of tractors by Mozambique reached $75.9 million in 2024 (11.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $106.7 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 | $75.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2023 | $91.0M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $80.2M | 15.7K t |
| 2021 | $83.0M | 17.6K t |
| 2020 | $67.4M | 15.5K t |
| 2019 | $62.1M | 16.6K t |
| 2018 | $106.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $52.0M | 8.0K t |
Where Mozambique imports tractors from
China alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $52.1M | 69% |
| South Africa | $16.4M | 22% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| India | $1.2M | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $972K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $552K | 0.7% |
| Singapore | $504K | 0.7% |
| Mexico | $228K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $194K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8701
| 8701.20 | Semi-trailer tractors | 88% |
| 8701.93 | Tractors (other types) 37-75kW | 4.4% |
| 8701.10 | Single-axle tractors | 3.1% |
| 8701.94 | Tractors (other types) 75-130kW | 2% |
| 8701.92 | Tractors (other types) 18-37kW | 1.3% |
| 8701.95 | Tractors (other types) >130kW | 0.6% |
| 8701.91 | Tractors (other types) <18kW | 0.2% |
| 8701.30 | Track-laying tractors | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8701.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.57 per kg, 25% below the world average of $8.81, 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.
Tractors exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported tractors worth $2.0 million (668 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+519% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $1.4M | 68% |
| Zambia | $377K | 19% |
| Eswatini | $105K | 5.3% |
| Tanzania | $88K | 4.4% |
| Namibia | $48K | 2.4% |
| Botswana | $11K | 0.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $6K | 0.3% |
| Malawi | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique tractors imports (HS 8701): 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 8701: Tractors; (other than tractors of heading no 8709).
Common questions
What is the value of tractors imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported tractors worth $75.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply tractors to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($52.1 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and South Korea (2%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of tractors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.57 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $8.81 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tractors to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.0 million in 2017 to $75.9 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2018 at $106.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $77.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export tractors?
Yes. Mozambique exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Eswatini. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $73.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for tractors?
The HS code for tractors is heading 8701. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8701.20 (88% of the value) and 8701.93 (4%).
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