Mozambique combines aluminium, coal, LNG and mineral sands with ports that serve its landlocked neighbours.
CapitalMaputo
CurrencyMozambican metical (MZN)
LanguagesPortuguese
RegionAfrica
Why Mozambique matters for trade
- Port corridors for Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi and South Africa
- Coal from Tete, LNG from Coral Sul, heavy mineral sands and graphite
- Sugar and tobacco exports
What Mozambique sells and buys
| Main exports | Main imports |
|---|---|
| Aluminium, Coal, LNG, Mineral sands and graphite, Sugar, Tobacco | Refined fuels, Wheat, Rice, Vegetable oils, Machinery |
Main ports and routes
Maputo, Beira, Nacala.
Check before you tradeAluminium from the Mozal smelter has been a leading export; check its current operating status. Security in Cabo Delgado has affected LNG projects.
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TradeScout24 Insights · Country overview; figures will be added from DEİK, business council and national sources · Last reviewed 31 Oct 2026