Welded steel tubes imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $28.1 million of welded steel tubes in 2024 (19.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 63% 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 | $28.1M | 19.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 17.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.1M | 18.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 9.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.5M | 12.9K t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $12.0M | 99.3K t |
Where Mozambique imports welded steel tubes from
China alone supplied 72% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.4M | 73% |
| South Africa | $4.0M | 14% |
| Zambia | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| India | $858K | 3.1% |
| Spain | $334K | 1.2% |
| United States | $224K | 0.8% |
| Norway | $176K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $176K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $155K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $111K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 44% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 25% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 22% |
| 7306.29 | Welded casing and tubing | 2.6% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 1.6% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 1.5% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 1.4% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, close to the world average of $1.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welded steel tubes exports from Mozambique
Exports of welded steel tubes by Mozambique reached $23.0 million in 2024 (24.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Zimbabwe (48%), South Africa (38%), Malawi (13%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $11.1M | 48% |
| South Africa | $8.8M | 39% |
| Malawi | $3.0M | 13% |
| Eswatini | $48K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Mozambique?
The shipment records behind Mozambique welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported welded steel tubes worth $28.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($20.4 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Zambia (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 759% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.0 million in 2017 to $28.1 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2022 at $29.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
Does Mozambique also export welded steel tubes?
Yes. Mozambique exported $23.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe, South Africa and Malawi. On balance Mozambique is a net importer of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 7306.61 (44% of the value) and 7306.90 (25%).
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