China–Mozambique Bilateral Trade 2026
China–Mozambique trade reached $4.6B in January–September 2026, +15.1% year on year. China exported $3.6B and imported $1.0B.
Source: GACC Monthly · USD Data as of: September 2026 Coverage 2018-01–2026-09
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Leading commodity chapters across the available monthly history — darker cells show higher trade value. Hover any cell for detail.
Top China Exports to Mozambique
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 84Machinery and mechanical appliances | $493M | 13.6% | +30.1% | $518M |
| HS 85Electrical machinery and electronics | $444M | 12.3% | +24.4% | $491M |
| HS 87Vehicles and parts | $370M | 10.2% | +66.2% | $354M |
| HS 39Plastics and articles thereof | $317M | 8.7% | +35.6% | $309M |
| HS 73Articles of iron or steel | $255M | 7.0% | +55.5% | $225M |
| HS 94Furniture, bedding and lighting | $162M | 4.5% | +40.9% | $157M |
| HS 72Iron and steel | $144M | 4.0% | -7.5% | $212M |
| HS 64Footwear | $115M | 3.2% | +12.8% | $136M |
| HS 40Rubber and articles thereof | $105M | 2.9% | +22.6% | $119M |
| HS 61Apparel, knitted or crocheted | $105M | 2.9% | +47.5% | $95.0M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 8711Motorcycles | $96.4M | 2.7% | +23.9% | $101M |
| HS 6402Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics | $86.7M | 2.4% | +20.2% | $97.1M |
| HS 4011New pneumatic rubber tyres | $82.5M | 2.3% | +14.3% | $100M |
| HS 7210Flat-rolled steel, clad or coated | $77.1M | 2.1% | -27.1% | $148M |
| HS 8704Motor vehicles for transport of goods | $76.5M | 2.1% | +147.9% | $70.9M |
| HS 8474Mineral crushing, mixing and moulding machinery | $67.2M | 1.9% | +38.6% | $66.1M |
| HS 3907Polyacetals, polyethers, epoxies and polyesters | $64.4M | 1.8% | +65.3% | $49.0M |
| HS 7308Steel structures and structural parts | $63.4M | 1.8% | +72.9% | $48.2M |
| HS 9403Furniture | $63.2M | 1.7% | +25.8% | $69.5M |
| HS 8708Parts for motor vehicles | $62.9M | 1.7% | +70.8% | $54.0M |
Top China Imports from Mozambique
| HS chapter | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 26Ores, slag and ash | $693M | 69.3% | +16.4% | $829M |
| HS 27Mineral fuels and oils | $168M | 16.8% | -19.4% | $250M |
| HS 25Salt, sulphur, stone and cement | $64.1M | 6.4% | +115.9% | $41.7M |
| HS 12Oil seeds and other seeds | $35.4M | 3.5% | -70.8% | $165M |
| HS 03Fish and seafood | $14.8M | 1.5% | +9.8% | $15.5M |
| HS 71Precious stones, metals and jewellery | $11.5M | 1.1% | -95.5% | $255M |
| HS 74Copper | $5.5M | 0.6% | +60.7% | $11.3M |
| HS 44Wood and articles of wood | $3.7M | 0.4% | -76.9% | $18.3M |
| HS 08Fruit and nuts | $1.7M | 0.2% | +71.6% | $1.9M |
| HS 76Aluminium | $1.4M | 0.1% | -59.2% | $4.6M |
Top HS4 products, Jan–Sep 2026
| HS4 product | Jan–Sep 2026 | Share | YoY | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HS 2614Titanium ores and concentrates | $549M | 54.9% | +4.9% | $728M |
| HS 2711Petroleum gases | $171M | 17.1% | +18.4% | $186M |
| HS 2615Niobium, tantalum, vanadium and zirconium ores | $114M | 11.4% | +95.2% | $77.1M |
| HS 2530Miscellaneous mineral substances | $49.8M | 5.0% | +997.5% | $8.3M |
| HS 1207Other oil seeds, incl. sesame and palm kernels | $35.4M | 3.5% | -70.8% | $165M |
| HS 0306Crustaceans | $14.3M | 1.4% | +8.3% | $15.1M |
| HS 2616Precious metal ores and concentrates | $11.5M | 1.1% | +680.5% | Not in Top 20 |
| HS 7103Precious and semi-precious stones | $11.3M | 1.1% | -44.2% | $23.2M |
| HS 2610Chromium ores and concentrates | $7.3M | 0.7% | +11.9% | $7.1M |
| HS 2611Tungsten ores and concentrates | $5.9M | 0.6% | — | Not in Top 20 |
Fast-Growing China Export Products to Mozambique
Jan–Sep 2026 vs Jan–Sep 2025 · USD · ranked by USD increase
264 products qualify
- 1 Dumpers designed for offhighway useHS 870410 Exports$43.7M Increase+$38.1M YoY+682%
- 2 Motorcycles, incl. mopeds, and cycles fitted with an auxiliary motor, with internal combustion piston engine of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50 cc but not exceeding 250 ccHS 871120 Exports$90.7M Increase+$33.2M YoY+58%
- 3 Mineral or chemical fertilisers containing the two fertilising elements nitrogen and potassium or one principal fertilising substance only, incl. mixtures of animal or vegetable fertilisers with chemical or mineral fertilisers (excluding those in tablets or similar forms, or in packages with a gross weight of ≤ 10 kg)HS 310590 Exports$27.6M Increase+$27.6M YoY+125,418%
- 4 With only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel)HS 870121 Exports$53.6M Increase+$27.1M YoY+102%
- 5 Stranded wires, cables, ropes and similar articles, of aluminium (other than with steel core and electrically insulated products)HS 761490 Exports$27.8M Increase+$27.0M YoY+3,773%
- 6 Poly"ethylene terephthalate", in primary forms, having a viscosity number of 78 ml/g or higherHS 390761 Exports$53.8M Increase+$22.9M YoY+74%
China–Mozambique Annual Trade and Year-to-Date Totals
USD| Period | China exports | China imports | Total trade | China balance | Total vs prior period | Partner rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 YTD (Jan–Sep) | $3.6B | $1.0B | $4.6B | +$2.6B | +15.1% | No. 91 |
| 2025 (full year) | $3.8B | $1.6B | $5.4B | +$2.2B | +3.6% | No. 94 |
| 2024 (full year) | $3.4B | $1.8B | $5.2B | +$1.5B | -4.9% | No. 90 |
| 2023 (full year) | $3.7B | $1.8B | $5.5B | +$1.9B | +21.5% | No. 85 |
| 2022 (full year) | $3.2B | $1.3B | $4.5B | +$1.8B | +13.7% | No. 88 |
| 2021 (full year) | $2.8B | $1.1B | $4.0B | +$1.7B | +54.0% | No. 90 |
| 2020 (full year) | $2.0B | $579M | $2.6B | +$1.4B | -3.4% | No. 98 |
| 2019 (full year) | $2.0B | $713M | $2.7B | +$1.2B | +7.0% | No. 96 |
| 2018 (full year) | $1.9B | $634M | $2.5B | +$1.2B | — | No. 93 |
About China–Mozambique trade and frequently asked questions
What was China's trade with Mozambique in Jan–Sep 2026?
In January–September 2026, China–Mozambique goods trade totaled $4.6B: China exported $3.6B and imported $1.0B, a China trade surplus of $2.6B (+15.1% vs the same months of 2025). Mozambique ranked No. 91 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Mozambique in 2025?
In 2025, China–Mozambique goods trade totaled $5.4B: China exported $3.8B and imported $1.6B, a China trade surplus of $2.2B (+3.6% vs 2024). Mozambique ranked No. 94 among China's trading partners.
What was China's trade with Mozambique in 2024?
In 2024, China–Mozambique goods trade totaled $5.2B: China exported $3.4B and imported $1.8B, a China trade surplus of $1.5B (-4.9% vs 2023). Mozambique ranked No. 90 among China's trading partners.
What does China export to Mozambique?
In January–September 2026, China's leading exports to Mozambique by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $493M, 13.6% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $444M, 12.3% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $370M, 10.2% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Motorcycles (HS 8711, $96.4M); Footwear with outer soles of rubber or plastics (HS 6402, $86.7M); New pneumatic rubber tyres (HS 4011, $82.5M).
What does China export to Mozambique in 2025?
In 2025, China's leading exports to Mozambique by HS chapter were Machinery and mechanical appliances (HS 84, $518M, 13.6% of the total); Electrical machinery and electronics (HS 85, $491M, 12.9% of the total); Vehicles and parts (HS 87, $354M, 9.3% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Flat-rolled steel, clad or coated (HS 7210, $148M); Motorcycles (HS 8711, $101M); New pneumatic rubber tyres (HS 4011, $100M).
What does China import from Mozambique?
In January–September 2026, China's leading imports from Mozambique by HS chapter were Ores, slag and ash (HS 26, $693M, 69.3% of the total); Mineral fuels and oils (HS 27, $168M, 16.8% of the total); Salt, sulphur, stone and cement (HS 25, $64.1M, 6.4% of the total). The largest HS4 products were Titanium ores and concentrates (HS 2614, $549M); Petroleum gases (HS 2711, $171M); Niobium, tantalum, vanadium and zirconium ores (HS 2615, $114M).
What is China’s trade balance with Mozambique?
China's goods trade balance with Mozambique was +$2.6B in January–September 2026, compared with +$1.5B in the same months of 2025. 2025: +$2.2B. A negative balance is a China trade deficit.
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Source: China General Administration of Customs (GACC)
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China Mozambique bilateral trade data, monthly. General Administration of Customs of the People's Republic of China (GACC). https://chinadata.live/china-trade/mozambique/, accessed 2026-11-10.