Trade lane
What Mozambique buys from South Africa.
Mozambique imported USD 1.8bn of manufactured and processed goods from South Africa in 2024, down 6 per cent on 2022. That is 25 per cent of everything Mozambique imported in these lines, and South Africa is its number 2 source. Below: the 50 largest lines, the fastest growing, where South Africa dominates, and where another country ships the same line for less a tonne.
Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices.
USD 1.8bnfrom South Africa in 2024 (USD 1.9bn in 2022)
25 per centof Mozambique's imports in these lines, USD 7.0bn from every source
306product lines worth USD 1m or more on this lane
#2South Africa's rank among Mozambique's sources
The top 50
The largest lines on the lane, by 2024 value.
Each line shows what Mozambique paid South Africa for it at the border, South Africa's share of everything Mozambique imported in that line, how it changed since 2022, and the customs unit value per tonne where the weight is recorded. Together they are 48 per cent of the lane.
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Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling...HS 721420
Share of Mozambique's imports82 per cent, 10 source countriesChangeup 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 736 a tonne, 86,678 tonnesUSD 64min 2024 -
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Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not...HS 340290
Share of Mozambique's imports96 per cent, 34 source countriesChangeup 3 per cent on 2022 (USD 57m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,044 a tonne, 55,751 tonnesUSD 58min 2024 -
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Soups and broths and preparations thereforHS 210410
Share of Mozambique's imports100 per cent, 11 source countriesChangedown 2 per cent on 2022 (USD 49m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 47min 2024 -
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Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, dissolving gradesHS 470200
Share of Mozambique's imports100 per cent, 1 source countryChangefrom USD 2m in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 43min 2024 -
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Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in reliefHS 720810
Share of Mozambique's imports99 per cent, 6 source countriesChangefrom USD 3m in 2022Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 34min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a gvw not exceeding 5 tonnes), n.e.c. in...HS 870421
Share of Mozambique's imports43 per cent, 32 source countriesChangedown 5 per cent on 2022 (USD 33m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 11,247 a tonne, 2,774 tonnesUSD 31min 2024 -
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Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299
Share of Mozambique's imports88 per cent, 28 source countriesChangeup 101 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 720 a tonne, 43,259 tonnesUSD 31min 2024 -
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Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890
Share of Mozambique's imports49 per cent, 44 source countriesChangeup 162 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,950 a tonne, 7,883 tonnesUSD 31min 2024 -
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Instruments, apparatus and models: designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other usesHS 902300
Share of Mozambique's imports96 per cent, 14 source countriesChangefrom USD 350k in 2022Unit valueUSD 35,324 a tonne, 778 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 701090
Share of Mozambique's imports61 per cent, 17 source countriesChangeup 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,011 a tonne, 26,255 tonnesUSD 27min 2024 -
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Machinery: parts of machines handling earth, minerals or ores and n.e.c. in heading no. 8431HS 843149
Share of Mozambique's imports54 per cent, 60 source countriesChangedown 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 25m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,418 a tonne, 1,446 tonnesUSD 24min 2024 -
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Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for...HS 847490
Share of Mozambique's imports63 per cent, 28 source countriesChangeup 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 18,286 a tonne, 1,228 tonnesUSD 22min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboardHS 481910
Share of Mozambique's imports62 per cent, 34 source countriesChangeup 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,207 a tonne, 18,574 tonnesUSD 22min 2024 -
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Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 210690
Share of Mozambique's imports61 per cent, 44 source countriesChangedown 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,758 a tonne, 7,395 tonnesUSD 20min 2024 -
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Beverages, fermented: (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)HS 220600
Share of Mozambique's imports99 per cent, 7 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 24m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 19min 2024 -
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Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail saleHS 190110
Share of Mozambique's imports65 per cent, 18 source countriesChangeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,797 a tonne, 2,994 tonnesUSD 17min 2024 -
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Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 870410
Share of Mozambique's imports44 per cent, 9 source countriesChangeup 130 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 8,819 a tonne, 1,690 tonnesUSD 15min 2024 -
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Juices: mixtures of fruits or vegetables (but not nut juice), unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matterHS 200990
Share of Mozambique's imports97 per cent, 16 source countriesChangeup 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 923 a tonne, 15,346 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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Pumps: parts thereofHS 841391
Share of Mozambique's imports72 per cent, 46 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 22,624 a tonne, 602 tonnesUSD 14min 2024 -
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Cigarettes: containing tobaccoHS 240220
Share of Mozambique's imports91 per cent, 9 source countriesChangeup 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,852 a tonne, 1,957 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoaHS 190531
Share of Mozambique's imports72 per cent, 31 source countriesChangeup 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,917 a tonne, 6,709 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of...HS 840890
Share of Mozambique's imports61 per cent, 26 source countriesChangedown 4 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 16,359 a tonne, 779 tonnesUSD 13min 2024 -
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Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type)HS 871639
Share of Mozambique's imports71 per cent, 17 source countriesChangedown 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 15m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,248 a tonne, 2,895 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoaHS 170490
Share of Mozambique's imports62 per cent, 26 source countriesChangeup 76 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,514 a tonne, 3,478 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824HS 382499
Share of Mozambique's imports65 per cent, 26 source countriesChangedown 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,364 a tonne, 8,884 tonnesUSD 12min 2024 -
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Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900
Share of Mozambique's imports56 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,117 a tonne, 2,733 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Sauces and preparations therefor: mixed condiments and mixed seasoningsHS 210390
Share of Mozambique's imports86 per cent, 26 source countriesChangedown 14 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,440 a tonne, 7,810 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Aluminium: casks, drums, cans, boxes and the like for any material (not compressed or liquefied gas), 300l capacity or less, whether or not lined or heat-insulated, no...HS 761290
Share of Mozambique's imports89 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 13m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,063 a tonne, 3,642 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Tractors: road tractors for semi-trailers, with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121
Share of Mozambique's imports17 per cent, 16 source countriesChangedown 53 per cent on 2022 (USD 23m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 5,042 a tonne, 2,159 tonnesUSD 11min 2024 -
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Fibres: synthetic staple fibres, of polypropylene, not carded, combed or otherwise processed for spinningHS 550340
Share of Mozambique's imports34 per cent, 13 source countriesChangedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 11min 2024 -
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Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valvesHS 848180
Share of Mozambique's imports35 per cent, 53 source countriesChangedown 13 per cent on 2022 (USD 11m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 26,628 a tonne, 354 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710
Share of Mozambique's imports24 per cent, 44 source countriesChangeup 332 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 89,944 a tonne, 100 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Cosmetic and toilet preparations: n.e.c. in heading no. 3304, for the care of the skin (excluding medicaments, including sunscreen or sun tan preparations)HS 330499
Share of Mozambique's imports63 per cent, 35 source countriesChangedown 11 per cent on 2022 (USD 10m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,918 a tonne, 3,051 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422
Share of Mozambique's imports30 per cent, 19 source countriesChangeup 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,193 a tonne, 2,101 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding...HS 440711
Share of Mozambique's imports66 per cent, 6 source countriesChangeup 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 9min 2024 -
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Medicaments: containing penicillins, streptomycins or their derivatives, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300410
Share of Mozambique's imports64 per cent, 16 source countriesChangefrom USD 1m in 2022Unit valueUSD 6,860 a tonne, 1,245 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous mediumHS 320910
Share of Mozambique's imports96 per cent, 15 source countriesChangeup 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 9min 2024 -
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Insulated electric conductors: for a voltage exceeding 1000 voltsHS 854460
Share of Mozambique's imports38 per cent, 33 source countriesChangeup 300 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 6,475 a tonne, 1,316 tonnesUSD 9min 2024 -
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Washing and cleaning preparations: powders, flakes and granules, surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail...HS 340250
Share of Mozambique's imports53 per cent, 25 source countriesChangeup 230 per cent on 2022 (USD 2m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 1,717 a tonne, 4,777 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50HS 842959
Share of Mozambique's imports36 per cent, 21 source countriesChangedown 31 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 7,240 a tonne, 1,107 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
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Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87HS 840820
Share of Mozambique's imports70 per cent, 14 source countriesChangeup 493 per cent on 2022 (USD 1m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 20,375 a tonne, 393 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
42
Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899
Share of Mozambique's imports26 per cent, 59 source countriesChangedown 19 per cent on 2022 (USD 9m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 13,407 a tonne, 563 tonnesUSD 8min 2024 -
43
Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 392310
Share of Mozambique's imports64 per cent, 37 source countriesChangeup 134 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 7min 2024 -
44
Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.c. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail saleHS 300490
Share of Mozambique's imports6 per cent, 47 source countriesChangeup 146 per cent on 2022 (USD 3m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 14,189 a tonne, 516 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
45
Oral or dental hygiene preparations: dentifricesHS 330610
Share of Mozambique's imports69 per cent, 18 source countriesChangeup 75 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 4,162 a tonne, 1,747 tonnesUSD 7min 2024 -
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Food preparations: obtained by the swelling or roasting of cereals or cereal productsHS 190410
Share of Mozambique's imports96 per cent, 14 source countriesChangeup 1 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022)Unit valuenot shown: weight missing or out of rangeUSD 7min 2024 -
47
Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210
Share of Mozambique's imports59 per cent, 23 source countriesChangeup 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 889 a tonne, 7,225 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Paper and paperboard: labels or all kinds, printedHS 482110
Share of Mozambique's imports74 per cent, 24 source countriesChangeup 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,875 a tonne, 2,206 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
49
Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap...HS 340111
Share of Mozambique's imports77 per cent, 27 source countriesChangeup 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 2,079 a tonne, 2,995 tonnesUSD 6min 2024 -
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Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690
Share of Mozambique's imports27 per cent, 68 source countriesChangeup 52 per cent on 2022 (USD 4m in 2022)Unit valueUSD 3,344 a tonne, 1,851 tonnesUSD 6min 2024
Fastest growing
The lines that grew most since 2022.
Lines worth at least USD 5m in 2022, ranked by growth to 2024 in current dollars. A fast rise can be a new product, a shift away from another source, or a price change; the record does not say which.
- Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308HS 730890USD 31m in 2024, up 162 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). South Africa supplies 49 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goodsHS 870410USD 15m in 2024, up 130 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). South Africa supplies 44 per cent of the line.
- Cigarettes: containing tobaccoHS 240220USD 13m in 2024, up 123 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). South Africa supplies 91 per cent of the line.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 220299USD 31m in 2024, up 101 per cent on 2022 (USD 16m in 2022). South Africa supplies 88 per cent of the line.
- Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900USD 11m in 2024, up 82 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). South Africa supplies 56 per cent of the line.
- Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoaHS 170490USD 12m in 2024, up 76 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). South Africa supplies 62 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoaHS 190531USD 13m in 2024, up 62 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). South Africa supplies 72 per cent of the line.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling...HS 721420USD 64m in 2024, up 49 per cent on 2022 (USD 43m in 2022). South Africa supplies 82 per cent of the line.
- Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for...HS 847490USD 22m in 2024, up 35 per cent on 2022 (USD 17m in 2022). South Africa supplies 63 per cent of the line.
- Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 701090USD 27m in 2024, up 27 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022). South Africa supplies 61 per cent of the line.
- Waters: including mineral and aerated, containing added sugar or other sweetening matter or flavouredHS 220210USD 6m in 2024, up 23 per cent on 2022 (USD 5m in 2022). South Africa supplies 59 per cent of the line.
- Juices: mixtures of fruits or vegetables (but not nut juice), unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matterHS 200990USD 14m in 2024, up 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). South Africa supplies 97 per cent of the line.
- Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail saleHS 190110USD 17m in 2024, up 20 per cent on 2022 (USD 14m in 2022). South Africa supplies 65 per cent of the line.
- Paints and varnishes: based on acrylic or vinyl polymers, dispersed or dissolved in an aqueous mediumHS 320910USD 9m in 2024, up 17 per cent on 2022 (USD 7m in 2022). South Africa supplies 96 per cent of the line.
- Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not...HS 870422USD 9m in 2024, up 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). South Africa supplies 30 per cent of the line.
- Pumps: parts thereofHS 841391USD 14m in 2024, up 15 per cent on 2022 (USD 12m in 2022). South Africa supplies 72 per cent of the line.
- Paper and paperboard: labels or all kinds, printedHS 482110USD 6m in 2024, up 12 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). South Africa supplies 74 per cent of the line.
- Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboardHS 481910USD 22m in 2024, up 9 per cent on 2022 (USD 21m in 2022). South Africa supplies 62 per cent of the line.
- Soap and organic surface-active products: in the form of bars, cakes, moulded shapes, and paper, wadding, felt and nonwovens, impregnated, coated or covered with soap...HS 340111USD 6m in 2024, up 7 per cent on 2022 (USD 6m in 2022). South Africa supplies 77 per cent of the line.
- Wood: coniferous species, of pine (Pinus spp.), sawn or chipped lengthwise, sliced or peeled, whether or not planed, sanded or finger-jointed, of a thickness exceeding...HS 440711USD 9m in 2024, up 6 per cent on 2022 (USD 8m in 2022). South Africa supplies 66 per cent of the line.
Where South Africa dominates
Lines where South Africa supplies 60 per cent or more.
The largest lines worth USD 1m or more where South Africa ships at least 60 per cent of what Mozambique imports. This is supply concentration: how much of the line depends on one source country.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling...HS 72142082 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 64m; 10 source countries in all.
- Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not...HS 34029096 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 58m; 34 source countries in all.
- Soups and broths and preparations thereforHS 210410100 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 47m; 11 source countries in all.
- Wood pulp: chemical wood pulp, dissolving gradesHS 470200100 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 43m; 1 source country in all.
- Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in reliefHS 72081099 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 34m; 6 source countries in all.
- Non-alcoholic beverages: other than non-alcoholic beer, n.e.c. in item no. 2202.10, not including fruit, nut or vegetable juices of heading no. 2009HS 22029988 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 31m; 28 source countries in all.
- Instruments, apparatus and models: designed for demonstrational purposes (in education or exhibitions), unsuitable for other usesHS 90230096 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 27m; 14 source countries in all.
- Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goodsHS 70109061 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 27m; 17 source countries in all.
- Machines, for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing etc mineral substances, for agglomerating, shaping or moulding solid fuels, ceramic pastes etc, for...HS 84749063 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 22m; 28 source countries in all.
- Paper and paperboard: cartons, boxes and cases, of corrugated paper or paperboardHS 48191062 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 22m; 34 source countries in all.
- Food preparations: n.e.c. in item no. 2106.10HS 21069061 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 20m; 44 source countries in all.
- Beverages, fermented: (e.g. cider, perry, mead, sake)HS 22060099 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 19m; 7 source countries in all.
- Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, suitable for infants or young children, put up for retail saleHS 19011065 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 17m; 18 source countries in all.
- Juices: mixtures of fruits or vegetables (but not nut juice), unfermented, not containing added spirit, whether or not containing added sugar or other sweetening matterHS 20099097 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 14m; 16 source countries in all.
- Pumps: parts thereofHS 84139172 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 14m; 46 source countries in all.
- Cigarettes: containing tobaccoHS 24022091 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 13m; 9 source countries in all.
- Food preparations: sweet biscuits, whether or not containing cocoaHS 19053172 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 13m; 31 source countries in all.
- Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of...HS 84089061 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 13m; 26 source countries in all.
- Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type)HS 87163971 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 12m; 17 source countries in all.
- Sugar confectionery: (excluding chewing gum, including white chocolate), not containing cocoaHS 17049062 per cent of Mozambique's imports of the line, USD 12m; 26 source countries in all.
Another source, lower unit value
Where another country ships the same line for at least 20 per cent less a tonne.
Lines worth USD 5m or more where South Africa's unit value is recorded and another country also ships at least USD 5m of the same line to Mozambique at a unit value at least 20 per cent lower. The largest such source is named. The same heading can hold different grades, so a lower figure is a question to ask, not a like-for-like price.
- Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any materialHS 961900South Africa: USD 11m at USD 4,117 a tonne. China: USD 7m (36 per cent of the line) at USD 2,527 a tonne, 39 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,905 a tonne.
- Boards, panels, consoles, desks and other bases: for electric control or the distribution of electricity, (other than switching apparatus of heading no. 8517), for a...HS 853710South Africa: USD 9m at USD 89,944 a tonne. China: USD 15m (39 per cent of the line) at USD 12,706 a tonne, 86 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 56,008 a tonne.
- Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708HS 870899South Africa: USD 8m at USD 13,407 a tonne. China: USD 10m (34 per cent of the line) at USD 4,464 a tonne, 67 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 17,177 a tonne.
- Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39HS 392690South Africa: USD 6m at USD 3,344 a tonne. China: USD 7m (32 per cent of the line) at USD 1,591 a tonne, 52 per cent lower. Middle of all sources: USD 3,344 a tonne.
The other side of the lane
What Mozambique buys from everyone, and what it is placed to make.
What this record says
What crossed the border, what it was worth, and what it weighed.
Every figure on this page is from CEPII's BACI file, which reconciles what each pair of countries reports to the UN about the same shipment. Trade year 2024, compared with 2022. A line is one six-digit customs heading (HS 2022). Values are in US dollars at the border; growth is in current dollars, so part of any change is price, not volume.
Unit value. Unit values are customs values per tonne, declared at the border, not product prices. It is the value of a line divided by its declared weight, so it mixes grades, models and qualities under one heading. It is shown only where the weight is recorded, at least three source countries of USD 100k or more ship the line to Mozambique with a weight, and the figure sits within a factor of five of the middle of those sources. Outside that band it is treated as a recording problem and left out.
Share is South Africa's part of everything Mozambique imported in that line, from every source. Sources counts the countries that shipped any of it.
Scope. Manufactured and processed goods, customs chapters 16 to 96, without ores, fuels, precious metals, scrap, raw farm output and one-off capital and defence purchases: the same rule as the Made here pages.
What it does not say
A record of trade, not a shopping list.
What this record does not say: what sells at retail, what margin a trade leaves, how crowded the marketplaces are, or how much of a flow is re-exported through entrepots such as Hong Kong and Singapore.
A large line is not proof of an opening, and a lower unit value from another country is not proof the goods are the same. Tariffs, standards, freight, payment terms, lead times and the plain fact that a supplier is good at it are all invisible here. Nothing on this page is a forecast, a recommendation or a promise. No supplier company is named, because the record holds none.
Source: CEPII BACI, HS22, version 202601. Edition of 2026-11-03.
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