Vehicle diesel engines imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle diesel engines by Mozambique reached $11.7 million in 2024 (641 tonnes). Value rose 87% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $11.7M | 641 t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 467 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 315 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 388 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 395 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 922 t |
| 2018 | $7.3M | 557 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 237 t |
Where Mozambique imports vehicle diesel engines from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $8.3M | 71% |
| United States | $2.1M | 18% |
| Portugal | $817K | 7% |
| China | $241K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $117K | 1% |
| France | $56K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $36K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $30K | 0.3% |
| Eswatini | $14K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.27 per kg, close to the world average of $15.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle diesel engines exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $2.9 million of vehicle diesel engines in 2024 (145 tonnes). South Africa alone took 77% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.2M | 77% |
| United Arab Emirates | $471K | 17% |
| United States | $173K | 6.1% |
| Zimbabwe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique vehicle diesel engines imports (HS 8408.20): 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 8408.20: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle diesel engines imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported vehicle diesel engines worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 641 tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle diesel engines to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by the United States (18%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 365% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.27 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $15.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle diesel engines to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 231%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export vehicle diesel engines?
Yes. Mozambique exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United States. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle diesel engines?
The HS code for vehicle diesel engines is subheading 8408.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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