Mozambique

In 2014, the value of merchandise exports of Mozambique increased substantially by 17.4 percent to reach 4.7 bln US$, while its merchandise imports decreased substantially by 13.4 percent to reach 8.7 bln US$ (see graph 1, table 2 and table 3). The merchandise trade balance recorded a moderate deficit of 4.0 bln US$ (see graph 1). The largest merchandise trade balance was with MDG Sub-Saharan Africa at -1.9 bln US$ (see graph 4). Merchandise exports in Mozambique were diversified amongst partners; imports were also diversified. The top 11 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of exports and 12 partners accounted for 80 percent or more of imports (see graph 5). In 2012, the value of exports of services of Mozambique increased substantially by 50.9 percent, reaching 1.1 bln US$, while its imports of services increased substantially by 92.7 percent and reached 4.2 bln US$ (see graph 2). There was a large trade in services deficit of 3.1 bln US$.

Related Subject(s): International Trade and Finance

Countries: Mozambique