Mozambique-Singapore Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $1.12B total volume •Mozambique deficit: $263.62M

MozambiqueSingapore

$427.37M

Exports (2023)

SingaporeMozambique

$690.99M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$263.62M

Deficit for Mozambique

Total Trade

$1.12B

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

Direct trade relationship between Mozambique and Singapore. 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-Singapore commercial relationship and competitive positioning in global markets.

MozambiqueSingapore Exports

$427.37M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
91.1% top product
1Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$389.42M
91.1% of exports
2Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
$35.60M
8.3% of exports
3Stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set
$362,235
0.1% of exports
4Oil seeds: sesamum seeds, whether or not broken
$325,448
0.1% of exports
5Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, (other than rubies, sapphires and emeralds), worked other than simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
$187,742
0.0% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Mozambique's export portfolio to Singapore demonstrates strategic specialization, with aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

SingaporeMozambique Imports

$690.99M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
54.7% concentration
1Fluorides: of aluminium
$378.03M
54.7% of imports
2Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals
$113.73M
16.5% of imports
3Petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils
$74.28M
10.7% of imports
4Pitch coke: obtained from coal tar or from other mineral tars
$49.78M
7.2% of imports
5Aluminium oxide: other than artificial corundum
$37.65M
5.4% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Mozambique's import pattern from Singapore reveals strategic sourcingin fluorides: of aluminium, 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 exportingaluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) to Singapore, leveraging comparative advantages.

Export Leader in 5+ Categories
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Trade Complementarity

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

Specialized Exchange
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Growth Potential

The $1.12B trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Mozambique-Singapore Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $1.12 billionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Mozambique maintains a deficit of $263.62 million
  • Export Focus: Mozambique's primary exports include aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set, stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Singapore include fluorides: of aluminium, petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals, petroleum oils and oils from bituminous minerals, not crude: preparations n.e.c. containing by weight 70% or more of petroleum oils or oils from bituminous minerals: these being the basic constituents of the preparations: waste oils

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 $1.12B 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 aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed).

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

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Comparative Advantage

Mozambique's specialization in aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)complements Singapore's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in fluorides: of aluminium.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $1.12B bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $1.12B 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 $1.12 billion bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) and fluorides: of aluminium demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Mozambique's trade deficit of $263.62 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Import Dependency

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on fluorides: of aluminium, new product categories offer potential for trade expansion.

⚠️Risk Factors

Supply Chain Vulnerabilities
Moderate concentration in key sectors requires monitoring
Market Competition
Global competition in aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) 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 Singapore represents a total trade volume of $1.12 billion in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Mozambique, with imports exceeding exportsby $263.62 million.

Export Strengths

Mozambique's exports to Singapore total $427.37 million, with competitive advantages in aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), representing $389.42M or91.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Singapore amount to $690.99 million, highlighting economic interdependence in fluorides: of aluminium, with Fluorides: of aluminium comprising54.7% of total imports.

The trade relationship reflects broader economic patterns and comparative advantages. The trade deficit indicates Mozambique's strategic sourcing from Singapore. 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