Mozambique-USA Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $440.96M total volume •Mozambique deficit: $15.93M

MozambiqueUSA

$212.52M

Exports (2023)

USAMozambique

$228.44M

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$15.93M

Deficit for Mozambique

Total Trade

$440.96M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

MozambiqueUSA Exports

$212.52M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
44.1% top product
1Stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set
$93.64M
44.1% of exports
2Titanium ores and concentrates
$50.07M
23.6% of exports
3Graphite: natural, in powder or in flakes
$15.87M
7.5% of exports
4Stones: 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
$11.95M
5.6% of exports
5Stones: precious (other than diamonds) and semi-precious stones, unworked or simply sawn or roughly shaped, not strung, mounted or set
$6.63M
3.1% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Mozambique's export portfolio to USA demonstrates strategic specialization, with stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

USAMozambique Imports

$228.44M
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
38.6% concentration
1Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals
$88.07M
38.6% of imports
2Petroleum 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
$12.12M
5.3% of imports
3Food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901
$7.59M
3.3% of imports
4Meat and edible offal: of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus, cuts and offal, frozen
$6.36M
2.8% of imports
5Reagents: 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
$5.02M
2.2% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Mozambique's import pattern from USA reveals strategic sourcingin petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals, 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 exportingstones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set to USA, 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.

Highly Balanced
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Growth Potential

The $440.96M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Mozambique-USA Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $440.96 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Mozambique maintains a deficit of $15.93 million
  • Export Focus: Mozambique's primary exports include stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set, titanium ores and concentrates, graphite: natural, in powder or in flakes
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from USA include 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, food preparations: of flour, meal, starch, malt extract or milk products, for uses n.e.c. in heading no. 1901

Strategic Trade Indicators

Trade IntensityHigh
Export DiversificationConcentrated
Trade Balance HealthBalanced

📈 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 $440.96M 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 stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set.

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 stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or setcomplements USA's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals.

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $440.96M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyModerate
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $440.96M 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 $440.96 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set and petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Mozambique's trade deficit of $15.93 million impacts its overall economic position in this bilateral relationship.

Balance Impact: Well Balanced

Strategic Future Outlook

🚀Growth Opportunities

Emerging Sectors
Technology transfer and innovation cooperation in titanium ores and concentrates present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals, 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 stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set 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 USA represents a total trade volume of $440.96 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates an unfavorable trade balance for Mozambique, with imports exceeding exportsby $15.93 million.

Export Strengths

Mozambique's exports to USA total $212.52 million, with competitive advantages in stones: rubies, sapphires and emeralds, worked (other than simply sawn or roughly shaped), not strung, mounted or set, representing $93.64M or44.1% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from USA amount to $228.44 million, highlighting economic interdependence in petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals, with Petroleum coke: calcined, obtained from bituminous minerals comprising38.6% of total imports.

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