Mozambique-Spain Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $437.53M total volume •Mozambique surplus: $128.50M

MozambiqueSpain

$283.02M

Exports (2023)

SpainMozambique

$154.52M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$128.50M

Surplus for Mozambique

Total Trade

$437.53M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

MozambiqueSpain Exports

$283.02M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
55.2% top product
1Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$156.08M
55.2% of exports
2Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$31.72M
11.2% of exports
3Titanium ores and concentrates
$24.48M
8.6% of exports
4Crustaceans: frozen, shrimps and prawns, excluding cold-water varieties, in shell or not, smoked, cooked or not before or during smoking: in shell, cooked by steaming or by boiling in water
$21.72M
7.7% of exports
5Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mm
$21.49M
7.6% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

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

SpainMozambique Imports

$154.52M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
28.8% concentration
1Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kW
$44.52M
28.8% of imports
2Turbines: parts of hydraulic turbines and water wheels, including regulators
$10.50M
6.8% of imports
3Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA
$8.75M
5.7% of imports
4Vegetable oils: soya-bean oil and its fractions, crude, whether or not degummed, not chemically modified
$7.55M
4.9% of imports
5Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, (for other than marine propulsion), of an output exceeding 40MW
$6.17M
4.0% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Mozambique's import pattern from Spain reveals significant dependencyin turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kw, 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 Spain, 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 $437.53M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Mozambique-Spain Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $437.53 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Mozambique maintains a surplus of $128.50 million
  • Export Focus: Mozambique's primary exports include aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, titanium ores and concentrates
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Spain include turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kw, turbines: parts of hydraulic turbines and water wheels, including regulators, electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kva

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 $437.53M 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 Spain's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kw.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $437.53M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $437.53M 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 $437.53 million 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 turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kw demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Mozambique's trade surplus of $128.50 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 turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kw, 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 Spain represents a total trade volume of $437.53 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Mozambique, with exports exceeding importsby $128.50 million.

Export Strengths

Mozambique's exports to Spain total $283.02 million, with competitive advantages in aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), representing $156.08M or55.2% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Spain amount to $154.52 million, highlighting economic interdependence in turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kw, with Turbines: gas-turbines (excluding turbo-jets and turbo-propellers), of a power exceeding 5000kW comprising28.8% 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