Transport containers imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $6.9 million of transport containers in 2024 (315.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $6.9M | 315.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 98.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 5.5K t |
Where Mozambique imports transport containers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 74% |
| South Africa | $838K | 12% |
| Portugal | $260K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $186K | 2.7% |
| Italy | $132K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $64K | 0.9% |
| Mauritius | $56K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $53K | 0.8% |
| France | $43K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $28K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.02 per kg, 97% below the world average of $0.66, 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.
Transport containers exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $215 thousand of transport containers in 2024 (191 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (41%), Angola (25%), Portugal (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest (+542% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $88K | 41% |
| Angola | $54K | 25% |
| Portugal | $19K | 8.6% |
| United States | $13K | 5.8% |
| Namibia | $12K | 5.5% |
| Malawi | $10K | 4.6% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1.8% |
| Afghanistan | $4K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $3K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique transport containers imports (HS 8609): 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 8609: Containers; (including containers for transport of fluids) specially designed and equipped for carriage by one or more modes of transport.
Common questions
What is the value of transport containers imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported transport containers worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 315.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply transport containers to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and Portugal (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of transport containers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.02 per kg in 2024, 97% below the world average of $0.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of transport containers to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2021 at $7.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export transport containers?
Yes. Mozambique exported $215 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Angola and Portugal. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for transport containers?
The HS code for transport containers is heading 8609. In Mozambique all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8609.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8609 page.
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