Zinc-coated steel wire imports in Mozambique: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Mozambique imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $4.3 million (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 270% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $4.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $785K | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $954K | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $738K | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $574K | 806 t |
Where Mozambique imports zinc-coated steel wire from
China alone supplied 92% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+472% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 92% |
| South Africa | $259K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $46K | 1.1% |
| Hong Kong | $25K | 0.6% |
| India | $24K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.42 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.08. 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.
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The shipment records behind Mozambique zinc-coated steel wire imports (HS 7217.20): 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 7217.20: Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated steel wire imported by Mozambique?
Mozambique imported zinc-coated steel wire worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 270% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated steel wire to Mozambique?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by South Africa (6%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 472% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.42 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.08 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of zinc-coated steel wire to Mozambique changed since 2017?
Imports went from $574 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 641%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated steel wire?
The HS code for zinc-coated steel wire is subheading 7217.20. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7217 page.
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