Weighing scale imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported weighing scale worth $8.9 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $8.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
Where Mozambique imports weighing scale from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.0M | 68% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 16% |
| India | $621K | 7% |
| Tanzania | $201K | 2.3% |
| Portugal | $197K | 2.2% |
| Denmark | $96K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $66K | 0.7% |
| Switzerland | $62K | 0.7% |
| France | $41K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $31K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8423
| 8423.10 | Personal and household scales | 46% |
| 8423.89 | Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ | 25% |
| 8423.82 | Industrial scales 30-5000kg | 7% |
| 8423.90 | Scale weights and parts | 6.6% |
| 8423.20 | Conveyor weighing scales | 6% |
| 8423.30 | Hopper and dosing scales | 5.6% |
| 8423.81 | Industrial scales up to 30kg | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8423.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, 57% below the world average of $8.20, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique weighing scale imports (HS 8423): 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 8423: Weighing machines; excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, including weight operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of weighing scale imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported weighing scale worth $8.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply weighing scale to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($6.0 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of weighing scale per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 57% below the world average of $8.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of weighing scale to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $8.9 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. The peak was 2021 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for weighing scale?
The HS code for weighing scale is heading 8423. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8423.10 (46% of the value) and 8423.89 (25%).
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