High-technology exports in Mozambique
Mozambique: High-technology exports was 3.6% in 2024. ◆ Volatile
High-technology exports in Mozambique, 2012–2024
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN). Measured in % of manufactured exports.
Analysis
In 2024, high-technology exports in Mozambique stood at 3.6%.
That represents a change of up 32.4% on the previous year and down 36.5% over ten years.
Over the whole period, high-technology exports in Mozambique peaked at 24.7% in 2012 and was at its lowest, 0.8%, in 2020.
That places Mozambique 114th out of 175 countries with data for 2024, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
High-technology exports in Mozambique, year by year
| Year | % of manufactured exports | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 24.7% | — |
| 2013 | 13.6% | -44.9% |
| 2014 | 5.7% | -58.0% |
| 2015 | 11.7% | +104.1% |
| 2016 | 1.6% | -86.1% |
| 2017 | 10.7% | +560.8% |
| 2018 | 4.3% | -59.9% |
| 2019 | 1.1% | -74.8% |
| 2020 | 0.8% | -22.0% |
| 2021 | 1.6% | +89.4% |
| 2022 | 3.2% | +98.8% |
| 2023 | 2.7% | -13.7% |
| 2024 | 3.6% | +32.4% |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010s | 9.2% | 1.1% | 24.7% | 8 |
| 2020s | 2.4% | 0.8% | 3.6% | 5 |
Countries ranked near Mozambique
More private sector data for Mozambique
- Merchandise trade 77.5% (2025)
- Food imports 19.6% (2024)
- Manufactures imports 56.0% (2024)
- Merchandise imports 9.21 billion current US$ (2025)
- Food exports 12.3% (2024)
- Manufactures exports 4.6% (2024)
- Merchandise exports 8.10 billion current US$ (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per capita 227.33 current US$ per person (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), per unit of GDP 0.3626 current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Merchandise exports (current US$), annual growth rate -1.35 % change on previous year (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is high-technology exports in Mozambique?
- High-technology exports in Mozambique was 3.6% in 2024, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN).
- What is the highest high-technology exports recorded in Mozambique?
- The highest recorded value was 24.7% in 2012.
- What is the lowest high-technology exports recorded in Mozambique?
- The lowest recorded value was 0.8% in 2020.
- How does Mozambique rank for high-technology exports?
- Mozambique ranks 114th out of 175 countries with data for 2024.
- Is high-technology exports rising or falling in Mozambique?
- Over the last ten years it is down 36.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Mozambique data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), published as part of High-technology exports (% of manufactured exports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
High-technology exports are products with high R&D intensity, such as in aerospace, computers, pharmaceuticals, scientific instruments, and electrical machinery.