Mozambique (MOZ)
Annual exports and imports in 2024 (USD).
Source: UN Comtrade. Warehouse 1: partner = World totals by HS4 and year.
Mozambique - trade dependency by partner, 2024 (USD)
| Rank | Partner | Export dependency | Import dependency | Total dependency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | South Africa (ZAF) | 14.7% $1.21B | 25.0% $2.30B | 20.2% $3.51B |
| 2 | China (CHN) | 16.4% $1.35B | 16.2% $1.50B | 16.3% $2.85B |
| 3 | India (IND) | 17.9% $1.47B | 6.8% $625.99M | 12.0% $2.10B |
| 4 | Singapore (SGP) | 8.7% $715.54M | 4.7% $432.93M | 6.6% $1.15B |
| 5 | United Arab Emirates (ARE) | 2.2% $179.51M | 5.8% $531.28M | 4.1% $710.79M |
| 6 | Oman (OMN) | 0.0% $0 | 5.5% $509.42M | 2.9% $509.42M |
| 7 | Viet Nam (VNM) | 4.3% $350.75M | 1.2% $107.87M | 2.6% $458.61M |
| 8 | Rep. of Korea (KOR) | 4.9% $405.91M | 0.0% $0 | 2.3% $405.91M |
| 9 | Netherlands (NLD) | 3.6% $294.03M | 0.7% $61.25M | 2.0% $355.28M |
| 10 | Malaysia (MYS) | 1.7% $138.09M | 2.2% $200.12M | 1.9% $338.21M |
- Mozambique's total trade in 2024 reached $17.4B, with exports of $8.2B and imports of $9.2B, resulting in a trade balance of -$1.0B.
- The country ranked 86th in exports and 99th in imports worldwide.
- India was the top export destination, receiving 17.9% of Mozambique's exports, valued at $1.5B.
- South Africa was the largest source of imports, accounting for 25.0% of the total, valued at $2.3B.
- The top export category was Mineral fuels (HS2 27), representing 58.9% of total exports with a value of $4.8B.
- Mineral fuels (HS2 27) were also the top import category, making up 21.3% of total imports at $2.0B.
Mozambique's Trade Landscape in 2024
In 2024, Mozambique's international trade activity positioned it as the 94th largest trading nation globally. The country's exports amounted to $8.2B, while imports stood at $9.2B, leading to a trade deficit of -$1.0B. Key trading partners for exports included India, China, and South Africa. On the import side, Mozambique's primary partners were South Africa ($2.3B), China ($1.5B), and India ($626.0M).
Top Export Categories
Mozambique's export profile is dominated by natural resources. The leading export category was Mineral fuels (HS2 27), which accounted for $4.8B or 58.9% of the country's total exports. This was followed by Aluminium and articles thereof (HS2 76), with exports valued at $1.3B, contributing 15.7% to the total. Other significant exports included Ores, slag and ash (HS2 26) at $469.4M.
Top Import Categories
On the import side, Mozambique's needs reflect its industrial and consumer demands. Mineral fuels (HS2 27) were the most significant import, valued at $2.0B, making up 21.3% of total imports. Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS2 84) were the second-largest import category at $981.7M (10.7% share), followed by Cereals (HS2 10) at $787.3M. Key import partners supplying these goods included South Africa and the United Arab Emirates.
Exports
Mozambique - exports over time (Exports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top export categories
Largest HS2 categories by export value in the selected year.
Mozambique - export composition by product categories (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Mozambique - export composition by 4-digit product groups (Exports), 2024 (USD)
Imports
Mozambique - imports over time (Imports), 2015-2024 (USD)
Top import categories
Largest HS2 categories by import value in the selected year.