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Mozambique-United Kingdom Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $164.89M total volume •Mozambique surplus: $164.89M

MozambiqueUnited Kingdom

$164.89M

Exports (2023)

United KingdomMozambique

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$164.89M

Surplus for Mozambique

Total Trade

$164.89M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

MozambiqueUnited Kingdom Exports

$164.89M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
53.9% top product
1Petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas
$88.83M
53.9% of exports
2Aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed)
$18.58M
11.3% of exports
3Aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mm
$15.36M
9.3% of exports
4Coal: anthracite, whether or not pulverised, but not agglomerated
$11.31M
6.9% of exports
5Machinery: industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products
$10.16M
6.2% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Mozambique's export portfolio to United Kingdom demonstrates strategic specialization, with petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

United KingdomMozambique Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods
$4.43M
Infinity% of imports
2Whiskies
$4.26M
Infinity% 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
$3.43M
Infinity% of imports
4Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1
$3.16M
Infinity% of imports
5Tractors: road, for semi-trailers
$2.85M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Mozambique's import pattern from United Kingdom reveals significant dependencyin vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods, 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 exportingpetroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas to United Kingdom, 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 $164.89M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Mozambique-United Kingdom Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $164.89 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Mozambique maintains a surplus of $164.89 million
  • Export Focus: Mozambique's primary exports include petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed), aluminium: (not alloyed), wire, maximum cross-sectional dimension exceeds 7mm
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from United Kingdom include vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods, whiskies, 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 $164.89M 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas.

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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gascomplements United Kingdom's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $164.89M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $164.89M 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 $164.89 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas and vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Mozambique's trade surplus of $164.89 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 aluminium: unwrought, (not alloyed) present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods, 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 petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas 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 United Kingdom represents a total trade volume of $164.89 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Mozambique, with exports exceeding importsby $164.89 million.

Export Strengths

Mozambique's exports to United Kingdom total $164.89 million, with competitive advantages in petroleum gases and other gaseous hydrocarbons: liquefied, natural gas, representing $88.83M or53.9% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from United Kingdom amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods, with Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods 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