Mozambique-Zambia Bilateral Trade Analysis 2023

Complete trade statistics: $114.98M total volume •Mozambique surplus: $114.98M

MozambiqueZambia

$114.98M

Exports (2023)

ZambiaMozambique

$0

Imports (2023)

Trade Balance

$114.98M

Surplus for Mozambique

Total Trade

$114.98M

Combined Volume

Trade Flow Visualization

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

MozambiqueZambia Exports

$114.98M
2023 Total

Export Market Intelligence

Product Diversity:
Specialized Focus
Market Share:
12.7% top product
1Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings
$14.66M
12.7% of exports
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
$14.10M
12.3% of exports
3Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105
$13.92M
12.1% of exports
4Fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other than ammonium sulphate
$8.23M
7.2% of exports
5Furnishing articles: of cotton, not knitted or crocheted (excluding bedspreads and articles of heading no. 9404)
$7.41M
6.4% of exports

🎯 Strategic Export Focus

Mozambique's export portfolio to Zambia demonstrates strategic specialization, with fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings representing a key competitive advantage in this bilateral market.

ZambiaMozambique Imports

$0
2023 Total

Import Dependency Profile

Supply Diversity:
Concentrated
Critical Imports:
Infinity% concentration
1Dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt)
$5.92M
Infinity% of imports
2Cereals: maize (corn), seed
$4.40M
Infinity% of imports
3Washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale
$3.42M
Infinity% of imports
4Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, containing indentations, ribs, grooves or other deformations produced during the rolling process or twisted after rolling
$1.94M
Infinity% of imports
5Birds' eggs, in shell: fresh, fertilised eggs for incubation, of fowls of the species Gallus domesticus (domestic hens)
$1.67M
Infinity% of imports

📦 Import Strategy Analysis

Mozambique's import pattern from Zambia reveals significant dependencyin dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt), 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 exportingfertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings to Zambia, 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 $114.98M trade volume indicates substantial economic integration with room for expansion in emerging sectors.

Significant Partnership

Executive Summary: Mozambique-Zambia Trade Relationship

Key Trade Highlights 2023

  • Total Trade Volume: $114.98 millionrepresenting a significant bilateral economic relationship
  • Trade Balance: Mozambique maintains a surplus of $114.98 million
  • Export Focus: Mozambique's primary exports include fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings, 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, fertilizers, mineral or chemical: n.e.c. in heading no. 3105
  • Import Dependencies: Key imports from Zambia include dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt), cereals: maize (corn), seed, washing and cleaning preparations: surface-active, whether or not containing soap (excluding those of heading no. 3401), put up for retail sale

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 $114.98M 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings.

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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadingscomplements Zambia's demand patterns, creating natural trade synergies.

2

Supply Chain Integration

Deep integration in global value chains has strengthened bilateral linkages, particularly in dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt).

3

Market Access & Trade Policy

Favorable trade agreements and market access conditions have facilitated the growth of this $114.98M bilateral relationship.

Trade Pattern Insights

Trade ComplementarityAsymmetric
Seasonal VariationsModerate
Product ConcentrationMedium
Market DependencyHigh
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Trade Relationship Outlook

The $114.98M 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 $114.98 million bilateral trade volume represents a important trade relationshipfor both economies.

Economic Significance: Moderate
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Industrial Integration

Trade flows in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings and dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt) demonstrate deep industrial linkages and supply chain integration.

Supply Chain Integration: Specialized
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Trade Balance Effects

Mozambique's trade surplus of $114.98 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 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 present expansion opportunities.
Market Diversification
Beyond current focus on dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt), 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 fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings 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 Zambia represents a total trade volume of $114.98 million in 2023. This partnership demonstrates a favorable trade balance for Mozambique, with exports exceeding importsby $114.98 million.

Export Strengths

Mozambique's exports to Zambia total $114.98 million, with competitive advantages in fertilizers, mineral or chemical: nitrogenous, other kinds including mixtures not specified in the foregoing subheadings, representing $14.66M or12.7% of bilateral exports.

Import Dependencies

Imports from Zambia amount to $0.00, highlighting economic interdependence in dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt), with Dairy produce: buttermilk, curdled milk or cream, kephir, fermented or acidified milk or cream, whether or not concentrated or containing added sweetening, flavouring, fruit or cocoa (excluding yoghurt) 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