Largest market shown
Chromium ores and concentrates
$2.0B of latest reported imports and $3.6B of calculated three-year opportunity.
Importer opportunity guide
Mozambique import opportunities
where to source next
Explore Mozambique's import market by product, supplier concentration, demand growth, and sourcing gaps. Use reported market size and calculated indicators to decide where deeper supplier research may be useful.
Latest imports$17.5B2024 reported value
Import CAGR+1.0%Three-year reported change
GDP$22.7BLatest reported value
GDP per capita$656.8Latest reported value
Trade openness102.2%Reported share of GDP
Mozambique import opportunities
What makes this an attractive import market?
Compare market size and growth with supplier concentration. A large market may still need product, quality, tariff, logistics, and buyer validation.
Current import base
$17.5B in imports
Mozambique recorded $17.5B in imports in 2024, with a three-year change of +1.0%.
How to use the guide
Compare demand with supply
Start with the highest-value products, then review supplier concentration and market conditions before choosing a sourcing route.
Import market overview
Find products where demand and sourcing options meet
This page separates reported import observations from calculated indicators so market size is not mistaken for a guaranteed sourcing opportunity.
Mozambique imports products from suppliers across major trade regions. The current profile reports $17.5B of imports in 2024, while the opportunity view highlights product and supplier combinations where market demand and supply context may justify further research.
Use the opportunity table to compare product market size, demand growth, supplier counts, concentration, and projected imports. High concentration can indicate reliance on a small supplier base; it can also reflect specialized products that require careful validation.
Top import opportunities
Products and supplier context to review
The top 50 screened products are ranked by calculated three-year opportunity. Reported market values and calculated indicators are labeled separately.
| Rank | Product | Market size | Demand growth | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Projected imports |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HS 261000Chromium ores and concentrates | $2.0BLatest imports | +61.2% | 2 | 9143 | ZAFDeclining | $3.9B |
| 2 | HS 720241Ferro-alloys: ferro-chromium, containing by weight more than 4% of carbon | $1.2BLatest imports | +23.2% | 2 | 9860 | ZAFGrowing | $2.2B |
| 3 | HS 740311Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | $779.0MLatest imports | +24.3% | 3 | 10000 | CODGrowing | $1.5B |
| 4 | HS 260111Iron ores and concentrates: non-agglomerated | $647.4MLatest imports | +77.2% | 4 | 9872 | ZAFGrowing | $1.3B |
| 5 | HS 282200Cobalt oxides and hydroxides: commercial cobalt oxides | $609.1MLatest imports | +91.9% | 1 | 10000 | CODGrowing | $1.2B |
| 6 | HS 271019Product description unavailable | $1.1BLatest imports | +24.9% | 50 | 3173 | INDDeclining | $2.1B |
| 7 | HS 281820Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | $399.8MLatest imports | +69.0% | 6 | 9967 | AUSAccelerating | $780.9M |
| 8 | HS 271600Electrical energy | $231.3MLatest imports | +34.5% | 4 | 9991 | ZAFDeclining | $451.8M |
| 9 | HS 740319Copper: refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1 | $189.6MLatest imports | +79.4% | 3 | 10000 | CODDeclining | $370.4M |
| 10 | HS 271012Product description unavailable | $690.9MLatest imports | +23.8% | 34 | 1670 | BELDeclining | $1.3B |
| 11 | HS 151190Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, other than crude, whether or not refined, but not chemically modified | $199.4MLatest imports | +15.2% | 7 | 8424 | MYSDeclining | $304.7M |
| 12 | HS 270112Coal: bituminous, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated | $134.0MLatest imports | +46.2% | 5 | 9865 | ZAFGrowing | $261.7M |
| 13 | HS 260300Copper ores and concentrates | $118.2MLatest imports | +24.4% | 3 | 9920 | ZAFStable | $227.4M |
| 14 | HS 100630Cereals: rice, semi-milled or wholly milled, whether or not polished or glazed | $437.8MLatest imports | +10.0% | 19 | 2164 | THADeclining | $582.1M |
| 15 | HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $102.7MLatest imports | +18.1% | 2 | 9984 | ARGStable | $168.9M |
| 16 | HS 150710Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified | $103.4MLatest imports | +29.3% | 6 | 7053 | ARGGrowing | $201.9M |
| 17 | HS 282612Fluorides: of aluminium | $115.3MLatest imports | +88.2% | 5 | 4722 | SGPAccelerating | $225.1M |
| 18 | HS 721420Iron 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 process or twisted after rolling | $74.2MLatest imports | +32.3% | 13 | 7425 | ZAFGrowing | $144.9M |
| 19 | HS 100199Cereals: wheat and meslin, other than durum wheat, other than seed | $199.8MLatest imports | +8.8% | 14 | 2613 | RUSDeclining | $257.0M |
| 20 | HS 030354Fish: frozen, mackerel (Scomber scombrus, Scomber australasicus, Scomber japonicus), excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99 | $59.8MLatest imports | +38.9% | 7 | 9324 | OMNDeclining | $116.7M |
| 21 | HS 390761Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher | $70.0MLatest imports | +53.3% | 9 | 6839 | CHNStable | $136.6M |
| 22 | HS 271312Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals | $175.1MLatest imports | +68.7% | 11 | 2198 | USADeclining | $342.1M |
| 23 | HS 871110Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine not exceeding 50cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars | $63.9MLatest imports | +18.6% | 10 | 9973 | CHNDeclining | $106.6M |
| 24 | HS 640299Footwear: n.e.s. in heading no. 6402, (other than just covering the ankle), with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics | $72.8MLatest imports | +14.3% | 23 | 9386 | CHNDeclining | $108.7M |
| 25 | HS 721070Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, painted, varnished or coated with plastics | $55.3MLatest imports | +57.3% | 8 | 9441 | CHNDeclining | $108.0M |
| 26 | HS 300490Medicaments: consisting of mixed or unmixed products n.e.s. in heading no. 3004, for therapeutic or prophylactic uses, packaged for retail sale | $127.9MLatest imports | +9.9% | 51 | 4054 | INDDeclining | $169.7M |
| 27 | HS 340290Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), including auxiliary washing preparations, not for retail sale | $56.0MLatest imports | +24.1% | 35 | 9078 | ZAFDeclining | $107.0M |
| 28 | HS 110313Cereal groats and meal: of maize (corn) | $47.3MLatest imports | +21.6% | 5 | 9996 | ZAFDeclining | $85.1M |
| 29 | HS 151110Vegetable oils: palm oil and its fractions, crude, not chemically modified | $86.8MLatest imports | +17.2% | 7 | 4147 | MYSAccelerating | $139.6M |
| 30 | HS 030355Fish: frozen, jack and horse mackerel (Trachurus spp.), excluding fillets, livers, roes, and other fish meat of heading 0304 | $59.7MLatest imports | +35.4% | 26 | 4503 | NAMGrowing | $116.7M |
| 31 | HS 520852Fabrics, woven: containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, printed, plain weave, weighing more than 100g/m2 but not more than 200g/m2 | $53.1MLatest imports | +16.3% | 3 | 8244 | CHNDeclining | $83.6M |
| 32 | HS 210410Soups and broths and preparations therefor | $38.7MLatest imports | +25.4% | 12 | 9913 | ZAFDeclining | $75.5M |
| 33 | HS 851712Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | $59.4MLatest imports | +16.2% | 34 | 6508 | CHNDeclining | $93.2M |
| 34 | HS 870120Tractors: road, for semi-trailers | $70.0MLatest imports | +12.3% | 26 | 5072 | CHNDeclining | $99.2M |
| 35 | HS 720810Iron or non-alloy steel: in coils, flat-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, hot-rolled, with patterns in relief | $33.6MLatest imports | +44.9% | 6 | 9903 | ZAFDeclining | $65.7M |
| 36 | HS 100590Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | $54.7MLatest imports | +4.6% | 12 | 9091 | ZAFDeclining | $62.5M |
| 37 | HS 870421Vehicles: 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 item no 8704.1 | $97.0MLatest imports | +7.5% | 32 | 3192 | ZAFSlowing | $120.5M |
| 38 | HS 170113Sugars: cane sugar, raw, in solid form, as specified in Subheading Note 2 to this chapter, not containing added flavouring or colouring matter | $30.4MLatest imports | +26.7% | 5 | 9919 | ZWEDeclining | $59.3M |
| 39 | HS 940540Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.s. in heading no. 9405 | $33.3MLatest imports | +23.9% | 36 | 8599 | CHNGrowing | $63.4M |
| 40 | HS 691110Tableware and kitchenware: of porcelain or china | $33.4MLatest imports | +20.8% | 29 | 9692 | CHNStable | $58.9M |
| 41 | HS 390130Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymers | $28.7MLatest imports | +65.1% | 9 | 9667 | CHNDeclining | $56.0M |
| 42 | HS 854140Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light emitting diodes | $30.7MLatest imports | +24.1% | 28 | 7983 | CHNDeclining | $58.7M |
| 43 | HS 310230Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, ammonium nitrate, whether or not in aqueous solution | $27.2MLatest imports | +36.8% | 6 | 9517 | RUSDeclining | $53.0M |
| 44 | HS 701090Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | $42.0MLatest imports | +25.0% | 19 | 4424 | ZAFDeclining | $82.0M |
| 45 | HS 310540Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: ammonium dihydrogenorthophosphate (monoammonium phosphate) and mixtures thereof with diammonium hydrogenorthophosphate (diammonium phosphate) | $26.1MLatest imports | +47.0% | 4 | 9260 | MARDeclining | $51.0M |
| 46 | HS 220299Non-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. 2009 | $26.0MLatest imports | +26.0% | 28 | 8254 | ZAFDeclining | $50.8M |
| 47 | HS 401120Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries | $35.5MLatest imports | +12.7% | 21 | 8292 | CHNDeclining | $50.7M |
| 48 | HS 330210Odoriferous substances and mixtures: of a kind used in the food or drink industries | $31.7MLatest imports | +19.2% | 16 | 7179 | SWZDeclining | $53.8M |
| 49 | HS 730890Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.s. in heading no. 7308 | $67.9MLatest imports | +13.3% | 49 | 2725 | ZAFSlowing | $98.7M |
| 50 | HS 842952Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure | $33.7MLatest imports | +19.2% | 19 | 5236 | CHNDeclining | $57.0M |
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Product sectors
Which sectors carry the most demand?
HS2 sectors group the screened products into broader families for an easier first comparison.
| Sector | Products | Market size | Opportunity | Average growth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ores, slag and ashHS2 26 | 3 | $2.7B | $5.1B | +54.2% |
| Iron and steelHS2 72 | 4 | $1.3B | $2.4B | +39.4% |
| Inorganic chemicalsHS2 28 | 3 | $1.1B | $2.1B | +83.0% |
| CopperHS2 74 | 2 | $968.7M | $1.9B | +51.8% |
| HS2 sector 00HS2 00 | 2 | $1.8B | $1.4B | +24.4% |
| Mineral fuelsHS2 27 | 3 | $540.5M | $820.2M | +49.8% |
| Animal and vegetable fatsHS2 15 | 3 | $389.5M | $530.4M | +20.5% |
| CerealsHS2 10 | 3 | $692.3M | $368.5M | +7.8% |
| VehiclesHS2 87 | 3 | $230.9M | $232.8M | +12.8% |
| Fish and crustaceansHS2 03 | 2 | $119.5M | $189.0M | +37.2% |
| HS2 sector 99HS2 99 | 1 | $102.7M | $168.8M | +18.1% |
| PlasticsHS2 39 | 2 | $98.6M | $165.8M | +59.2% |
Supply gaps
Where supplier concentration deserves attention
The concentration index helps identify products where reported imports rely more heavily on a smaller supplier base. It is a screening signal, not a recommendation by itself.
| Product | Market size | Suppliers | Concentration | Top supplier | Share gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 282200Cobalt oxides and hydroxides: commercial cobalt oxides | $609.1M | 1 | 10000 | COD | 100.0% |
| HS 740319Copper: refined, unwrought, n.e.c. in item no. 7403.1 | $189.6M | 3 | 10000 | COD | 100.0% |
| HS 740311Copper: refined, unwrought, cathodes and sections of cathodes | $779.0M | 3 | 10000 | COD | 100.0% |
| HS 110313Cereal groats and meal: of maize (corn) | $47.3M | 5 | 9996 | ZAF | 100.0% |
| HS 271600Electrical energy | $231.3M | 4 | 9991 | ZAF | 100.0% |
| HS 999999Commodities not specified according to kind | $102.7M | 2 | 9984 | ARG | 99.9% |
| HS 871110Motorcycles (including mopeds) and cycles: fitted with an auxiliary motor, with reciprocating internal combustion piston engine not exceeding 50cc, with or without side-cars: side-cars | $63.9M | 10 | 9973 | CHN | 99.9% |
| HS 281820Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum | $399.8M | 6 | 9967 | AUS | 99.8% |
Supplier landscape
Which supplier markets appear most often?
These supplier names come from the leading peer signal in the screened opportunity rows and should be validated at product level.
ZAF
South Africa
16 screened products
$8.6BCalculated opportunity across these rowsCOD
Democratic Republic of the Congo
3 screened products
$3.1BCalculated opportunity across these rowsIND
India
2 screened products
$1.2BCalculated opportunity across these rowsCHN
China
13 screened products
$955.5MCalculated opportunity across these rowsAUS
Australia
1 screened products
$779.7MCalculated opportunity across these rowsBEL
Belgium
1 screened products
$362.8MCalculated opportunity across these rowsMYS
Malaysia
2 screened products
$362.1MCalculated opportunity across these rowsARG
Argentina
2 screened products
$337.2MCalculated opportunity across these rowsFrequently asked questions
Using the Mozambique import opportunity index
Definitions and practical guidance for interpreting market size, growth, suppliers, and concentration.
What are the import opportunities?
They are product and supplier combinations in Mozambique's screened import market with substantial reported demand and calculated opportunity indicators. They are research priorities, not guaranteed savings or supply contracts.
What does supplier concentration mean?
The concentration index indicates how much reported imports rely on a smaller supplier base. A high value can suggest supply dependence, but it can also reflect specialized products or limited reporting.
How should sourcing teams use this page?
Start with products that fit your specification and volume needs, then validate suppliers, tariffs, standards, logistics, pricing, and continuity for Mozambique.
Data source
OECD trade statistics with CEPII context
OECD (2025), Balanced international merchandise trade statistics (BIMTS) - HS2017-6D, OECD Data Explorer (accessed on 2026-08-30). OECD BIMTS is the primary trade series for this view. Supporting bilateral trade context uses CEPII BACI bilateral trade flows (202601) under Etalab 2.0 Open Licence. Yugalinks presents derived views of reported observations and calculated indicators. Data terms: OECD Terms & Conditions.