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Mozambique-Rep. of Korea Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $466.58M total volume •Mozambique surplus: $466.58M

MozambiqueRep. of Korea

$466.58M

Exports (2023)

Rep. of KoreaMozambique

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$466.58M

Surplus for Mozambique

Total Trade

$466.58M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Mozambique and Rep. of Korea. Green line shows exports from Mozambique, red line shows imports.

Detailed Product Trade Analysis

Comprehensive breakdown of trade flows by product category, revealing the specialized nature of the Mozambique-Rep. of Korea commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

MozambiqueRep. of Korea Exports

$466.58M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
90.3% top product
1Coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated
$421.12M
90.3% of exports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$39.61M
8.5% of exports
3Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
$5.37M
1.2% of exports
4Crustaceans: live, fresh or chilled, shrimps and prawns excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not
$182,000
0.0% of exports
5Fish: frozen, tuna, n.e.c. in item no. 0303.4, excluding fillets, fish meat of 0304, and edible fish offal of subheadings 0303.91 to 0303.99
$134,000
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Mozambique's export portfolio to Rep. of Korea demonstrates strategic specialization, with coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

Rep. of KoreaMozambique Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure
$4.75M
Infinity% of imports
2Reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material
$4.53M
Infinity% of imports
3Blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: malaria diagnostic test kits
$4.08M
Infinity% of imports
4Propylene, other olefin polymers: polypropylene in primary forms
$2.93M
Infinity% of imports
5Propylene, other olefin polymers: propylene copolymers in primary forms
$2.66M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Mozambique's import pattern from Rep. of Korea reveals significant dependencyin mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure, highlighting complementary economic structures and potential supply chain optimization opportunities.

Competitive Trade Position Analysis

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Market Leadership

Mozambique demonstrates competitive strength in exportingcoal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated to Rep. of Korea, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

The bilateral relationship showsmoderatecomplementarity, with each country specializing in different sectors.

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $466.58M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Mozambique-Rep. of Korea Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $466.58 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Mozambique maintains a surplus of $466.58 million
  • Export Focus: Mozambique's primary exports include coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated, petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Rep. of Korea include mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure, reagents: diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing and prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, other than those of heading no. 3002 or 3006: certified reference material, blood, human or animal, antisera, other blood fractions and immunological products: malaria diagnostic test kits

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthImbalanced

📈 Market Position: This bilateral trade relationship represents an important regional trade partnerships, with complementary economic strengths driving sustained commercial exchange.

Historical Trade Analysis & Economic Context

Trade Evolution Timeline

2019-2023: Recent Trends

Current trade volume of $466.58M represents the culmination of evolving bilateral commercial relationships, influenced by global supply chain shifts and changing economic priorities.

2015-2019: Growth Period

Sustained expansion in bilateral trade driven by complementary economic structures, with Mozambique leveraging its comparative advantages in coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated.

2010-2015: Foundation Building

Establishment of modern trade frameworks and reduction of barriers, facilitating increased commercial exchange and investment flows between the two economies.

Pre-2010: Early Development

Initial stages of bilateral trade relationship development, with focus on traditional export-import patterns and gradual market integration.

Key Economic Drivers

1

Comparative Advantage

Mozambique's specialization in coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomeratedcomplements Rep. of Korea's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $466.58M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $466.58M bilateral trade volume positions this relationship for continued growth, supported by technological advancement, evolving consumer preferences, and strengthening economic ties. Key opportunities lie in expanding cooperation in emerging sectors while managing potential supply chain vulnerabilities.

Economic Impact & Strategic Outlook

Economic Impact Assessment

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Trade Volume Impact

The $466.58 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated and mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Mozambique's trade surplus of $466.58 million strengthens its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Export Advantage

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
High trade imbalance may create supply chain risks
Market Competition
Global competition in coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated may affect future market positioning.

🎯Strategic Recommendations

  • Strengthen cooperation in high-value sectors beyond current trade patterns
  • Develop alternative supply chains to reduce dependency risks
  • Explore joint ventures in emerging technology sectors
  • Enhance trade facilitation and reduce transaction costs

Market Position & Competitive Summary

The bilateral trade relationship between Mozambique and Rep. of Korea represents a total trade volume of $466.58 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Mozambique, with exports exceeding importsby $466.58 million.

Export Strengths

Mozambique's exports to Rep. of Korea total $466.58 million, with competitive advantages in coal: (other than anthracite and bituminous), whether or not pulverised but not agglomerated, representing $421.12M or90.3% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Rep. of Korea amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure, with Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure comprisingInfinity% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade surplus indicates Mozambique's competitive position in this bilateral relationship. This partnership is characterized by complementary trade flows, with each country specializing in different product categories based on their respective economic strengths, industrial capabilities, and position in global value chains.

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Data Source: CEPII BACI (Base pour l'Analyse du Commerce International) • Last Updated: January 2025 • Coverage: 1995-2023