Vehicle parts and accessories imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $90.3 million of vehicle parts and accessories in 2024 (7.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $90.3M | 7.9K t |
| 2023 | $83.4M | 12.9K t |
| 2022 | $65.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $55.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $41.4M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $51.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $51.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $38.2M | 5.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports vehicle parts and accessories from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.3M | 50% |
| South Africa | $23.9M | 26% |
| United States | $6.2M | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.0M | 4.5% |
| India | $3.2M | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $1.9M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $796K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $611K | 0.7% |
| Philippines | $344K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $317K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8708
| 8708.99 | Vehicle parts (other types) | 43% |
| 8708.29 | Body parts and accessories | 16% |
| 8708.30 | Vehicle brakes | 9.4% |
| 8708.80 | Vehicle suspension systems | 7.7% |
| 8708.50 | Vehicle axles and differentials | 5.4% |
| 8708.93 | Vehicle clutches | 4% |
| 8708.94 | Vehicle steering components | 4% |
| 8708.40 | Vehicle gearboxes | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8708.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.49 per kg, close to the world average of $9.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle parts and accessories exports from Mozambique
Mozambique exported $1.4 million of vehicle parts and accessories in 2024 (133 tonnes). Most of it went to South Africa (33%), United Arab Emirates (32%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $463K | 33% |
| United Arab Emirates | $443K | 32% |
| United States | $205K | 15% |
| Zimbabwe | $116K | 8.3% |
| Zambia | $30K | 2.1% |
| Canada | $30K | 2.1% |
| Tanzania | $23K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 1.5% |
| Honduras | $19K | 1.4% |
| Angola | $15K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique vehicle parts and accessories imports (HS 8708): 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: Motor vehicles; parts and accessories, of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle parts and accessories imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported vehicle parts and accessories worth $90.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle parts and accessories to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($45.3 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 79 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.49 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $9.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle parts and accessories to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.2 million in 2017 to $90.3 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $59.6 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export vehicle parts and accessories?
Yes. Mozambique exported $1.4 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 $88.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle parts and accessories?
The HS code for vehicle parts and accessories is heading 8708. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8708.99 (43% of the value) and 8708.29 (16%).
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