Vehicle gearboxes imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $3.3 million of vehicle gearboxes in 2024 (146 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.3M | 146 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 174 t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 164 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 156 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 134 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 293 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 123 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 116 t |
Where Mozambique imports vehicle gearboxes from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (41%), United States (28%), China (23%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+442% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.3M | 41% |
| United States | $902K | 28% |
| China | $764K | 23% |
| Brazil | $90K | 2.8% |
| Eswatini | $33K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 1% |
| South Korea | $23K | 0.7% |
| India | $20K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.4% |
| Mexico | $11K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.36 per kg, 33% above the world average of $16.79. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle gearboxes exports from Mozambique
In 2024, Mozambique exported vehicle gearboxes worth $248 thousand (15 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (40%), United Arab Emirates (37%), South Africa (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Zimbabwe grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $99K | 40% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92K | 37% |
| South Africa | $48K | 19% |
| Zimbabwe | $7K | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.5% |
| Malawi | $0K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique vehicle gearboxes imports (HS 8708.40): 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 8708.40: Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle gearboxes imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported vehicle gearboxes worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 146 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 219 countries worldwide. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle gearboxes to Mozambique?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by the United States (28%) and China (23%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 662% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle gearboxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.36 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $16.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle gearboxes to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export vehicle gearboxes?
Yes. Mozambique exported $248 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle gearboxes?
The HS code for vehicle gearboxes is subheading 8708.40. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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