Transformer imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $46.5 million of transformer in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 53% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $98.0 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 | $46.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $98.0M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $53.2M | 14.7K t |
| 2021 | $52.4M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $46.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $44.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $33.6M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $31.4M | 153.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports transformer from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), South Africa (21%), Portugal (7%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.7M | 45% |
| South Africa | $9.9M | 21% |
| Portugal | $3.4M | 7.2% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| India | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $946K | 2% |
| Hong Kong | $860K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $805K | 1.7% |
| Egypt | $756K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 39% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 16% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 10% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 9.1% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 7% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 6.5% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 5.3% |
| 8504.50 | Electrical inductors | 3.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.04 per kg, 48% below the world average of $23.20, 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.
Transformer exports from Mozambique
Exports of transformer by Mozambique reached $889 thousand in 2024 (54 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malawi accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $462K | 52% |
| Zimbabwe | $235K | 26% |
| South Africa | $75K | 8.4% |
| Angola | $71K | 8% |
| Germany | $10K | 1.1% |
| United States | $7K | 0.8% |
| China | $5K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.4% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported transformer worth $46.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($20.7 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 60 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.04 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.4 million in 2017 to $46.5 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. The peak was 2023 at $98.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.8 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export transformer?
Yes. Mozambique exported $889 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malawi, Zimbabwe and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $45.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (39% of the value) and 8504.23 (15%).
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