Valve imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported valve worth $44.6 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $59.6 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 | $44.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $38.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $42.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $35.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $44.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $59.6M | 36.8K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 1.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports valve from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (42%), China (13%), Spain (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $18.8M | 42% |
| China | $5.9M | 13% |
| Spain | $4.2M | 9.3% |
| United States | $3.6M | 8.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 4% |
| Portugal | $1.6M | 3.5% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $974K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $764K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $651K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Pipe and boiler control valves | 61% |
| 8481.20 | Hydraulic and pneumatic valves | 15% |
| 8481.90 | Valve and tap parts | 8.1% |
| 8481.40 | Safety and relief valves | 7.9% |
| 8481.30 | Check valves | 4.2% |
| 8481.10 | Pressure reducing valves | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.51 per kg, close to the world average of $24.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Valve exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $747 thousand of valve in 2024 (222 tonnes). Zimbabwe alone took 82% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $609K | 82% |
| Italy | $31K | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $18K | 2.4% |
| Nigeria | $18K | 2.4% |
| Angola | $15K | 2% |
| United States | $14K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $11K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique valve imports (HS 8481): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported valve worth $44.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by China (13%) and Spain (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.51 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $24.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of valve to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $44.6 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2019 at $59.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $38.8 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export valve?
Yes. Mozambique exported $747 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, Italy and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $43.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (61% of the value) and 8481.20 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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