Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Mozambique
Mozambique: Merchandise imports by the reporting economy was 10.09 billion current US$ in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Mozambique, 1960–2023
Source: Staff estimates, World Bank (WB). Measured in current US$.
Analysis
The most recent figure for merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Mozambique is 10.09 billion current US$, measured in 2023.
The figure is down 31.2% on the previous year and down 0.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Mozambique peaked at 14.67 billion current US$ in 2022 and was at its lowest, 118.70 million current US$, in 1960.
That places Mozambique 112th out of 204 countries with data for 2023, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 170.89 million current US$ | 118.70 million current US$ | 256.19 million current US$ | 10 |
| 1970s | 363.65 million current US$ | 259.91 million current US$ | 457.32 million current US$ | 7 |
| 1980s | 627.89 million current US$ | 398.56 million current US$ | 766.11 million current US$ | 9 |
| 1990s | 846.22 million current US$ | 648.30 million current US$ | 1.16 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2000s | 2.05 billion current US$ | 852.43 million current US$ | 3.69 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2010s | 6.89 billion current US$ | 3.33 billion current US$ | 10.09 billion current US$ | 10 |
| 2020s | 10.00 billion current US$ | 6.51 billion current US$ | 14.67 billion current US$ | 4 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More private sector data for Mozambique
- Food exports 12.3% (2024)
- Food imports 19.6% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 56.0% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 9.21 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise trade 77.5% (2025)
- Manufactures exports 4.6% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 8.10 billion current US$ (2025)
- Commercial service exports 1.15 billion current US$ (2024)
- Transport services 38.1% (2024)
- Computer, communications and other services 47.5% (2024)
Frequently asked questions
- What is merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Mozambique?
- Merchandise imports by the reporting economy in Mozambique was 10.09 billion current US$ in 2023, according to Staff estimates, World Bank (WB).
- What is the highest merchandise imports by the reporting economy recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 14.67 billion current US$ in 2022.
- What is the lowest merchandise imports by the reporting economy recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 118.70 million current US$ in 1960.
- How does Mozambique rank for merchandise imports by the reporting economy?
- Mozambique ranks 112th out of 204 countries with data for 2023.
- Is merchandise imports by the reporting economy rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 0.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Staff estimates, World Bank (WB), published as part of Merchandise imports by the reporting economy (current US$). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Merchandise imports by the reporting economy are the total merchandise imports by the reporting economy from the rest of the world, as reported in the IMF's Direction of trade database. Data are in current U.S. dollars.