Welding supplies imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
Mozambique imported $5.0 million of welding supplies in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $8.7 million.
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 | $5.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 1.8K t |
Where Mozambique imports welding supplies from
Most of the value came from China (43%), South Africa (38%), India (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 43% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 38% |
| India | $337K | 6.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $185K | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $122K | 2.5% |
| United States | $76K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $58K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $46K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 0.9% |
| Austria | $17K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 56% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 22% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 14% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 8.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.48 per kg, 51% below the world average of $3.05, 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique welding supplies imports (HS 8311): 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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported welding supplies worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Africa (38%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 642% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.48 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding supplies to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 105%. The peak was 2023 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In Mozambique the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (56% of the value) and 8311.90 (22%).
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