Trailers imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported trailers worth $58.6 million (12.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $58.6M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $68.2M | 20.0K t |
| 2022 | $47.0M | 12.4K t |
| 2021 | $47.9M | 12.8K t |
| 2020 | $39.4M | 12.4K t |
| 2019 | $38.2M | 14.0K t |
| 2018 | $45.1M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 6.0K t |
Where Mozambique imports trailers from
China alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.5M | 52% |
| South Africa | $21.2M | 36% |
| Portugal | $1.2M | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $929K | 1.6% |
| Singapore | $637K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $590K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $447K | 0.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $409K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $322K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | General cargo trailers | 44% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers (other types) | 32% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers | 9% |
| 8716.90 | Trailer parts | 7.2% |
| 8716.80 | Non-motorized vehicles (other) | 4.8% |
| 8716.20 | Agricultural loader trailers | 2.6% |
| 8716.10 | Caravan trailers | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, close to the world average of $4.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Trailers exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported trailers worth $1.7 million (804 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Tanzania (32%), Zimbabwe (21%), South Africa (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+572% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Tanzania | $528K | 32% |
| Zimbabwe | $343K | 21% |
| South Africa | $341K | 21% |
| Zambia | $295K | 18% |
| Angola | $91K | 5.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 1% |
| Namibia | $13K | 0.8% |
| Malawi | $4K | 0.3% |
| Eswatini | $3K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique trailers imports (HS 8716): 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: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported trailers worth $58.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($30.5 million), followed by South Africa (36%) and Portugal (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 580% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trailers to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $58.6 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2023 at $68.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $46.0 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export trailers?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Tanzania, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $56.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (44% of the value) and 8716.40 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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