Indonesia recorded imports from Mozambique totaling US$46,691,000 based on December 2022 data. This figure represents a 330.21% increase compared to the previous year's imports, which were recorded at US$10,853,000.
Indonesia's trade record with Mozambique shows a significant decrease in imports over the past 10 years. The lowest import value was US$9.4 million, while the highest reached US$57,939,000.
Of the 97 products (two-digit HS codes) imported from Mozambique, 39 products were valued at over one billion dollars. Most of the imported products from Mozambique are also imported from other countries, with seven products falling into this category.
The following is a list of the top five products imported by Indonesia from Mozambique, ordered from highest to lowest transaction value.
1. Oil seeds and oleaginous fruits
Included in HS code 12, oil seeds and oleaginous fruits are a group of imported goods categorized together with various seeds, grains and fruits, and industrial or medicinal products. Imports of this product from Mozambique rank first. Indonesia imported US$38,302,000 worth of these products from Mozambique. Imports of oil seeds and oleaginous fruits; various seeds, grains and fruits; industrial or medicinal products increased compared to the previous period, which recorded US$181,000.
2. Tobacco and manufactured substitutes for tobacco
Included in HS code 24, tobacco and manufactured substitutes for tobacco are a group of imported goods categorized together with products, containing nicotine or not. Indonesia imported US$4,739,000 worth of these products.
3. Ores, slag and ash
Indonesia also imports significant quantities of ores, slag, and ash from Mozambique. Imports of this product totaled US$2,716,000. This figure is up from the previous period's recorded US$3,000. Besides Mozambique, Indonesia also relies on imports of ores, slag, and ash from Brazil, South Africa, India, Canada, and China. In addition to these main countries, Indonesia is recorded as importing this product from 49 other countries.
4. Cotton
Cotton, under the Trademap classification, falls under HS code 52. Indonesia imported US$688,000 worth of cotton. Indonesia imports this product from 67 countries. Cotton imports from Mozambique are ranked 33rd. Other countries among the top five suppliers of this imported product to Indonesia are [Missing Country Name], China, Brazil, the United States, and India.
5. Iron and steel
Indonesia is recorded as importing this product from 66 countries. Imports of iron and steel from Mozambique are ranked 58th. In 2022, Indonesia recorded imports totaling US$145,000. Besides Mozambique, the largest imports of iron and steel come from [Missing Country Name], China, Japan, South Africa, and [Missing Country Name].