Mozambique Trade Balance
External balance on goods and services NE.RSB.GNFS.CD
Mozambique's trade balance was $-2.3B in 2025, ranked 125th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from 2024. Data from World Bank, covering 1991–2025.
Overview
Mozambique's trade balance stood at $-2.3B in 2025, a rise of +$19.5M from 2024. Based on recent trends, this figure is projected to reach $-2.3B by 2025. Mozambique ranked 125th globally.
Mozambique’s trade balance has remained persistently negative, widening to a deficit of ‑2,252,451,953.29 US$ in 2025, which places the country at rank 125 globally. The deficit, which stood at ‑1,290,681,702.21 US$ in 1991, deepened markedly after the all‑time trough of ‑9,183,386,129.56 US$ recorded in 2013, reflecting the combined impact of a volatile commodities export base and rising import demand for fuel and machinery. The least adverse position since the early 2000s was the peak deficit of ‑730,889,523.25 US$ in 2001, when higher copper and aluminium outputs temporarily outpaced import growth. Compared with peers of similar rank, Mozambique’s 2025 deficit exceeds Mauritania’s ‑1,984,638,221.55 US$ and is slightly lower than Georgia’s ‑2,424,257,555.78 US$, underscoring a broader challenge for low‑income economies reliant on primary exports. Continued diversification of export commodities and improvements in domestic processing capacity could moderate the deficit trajectory in the coming years.
Data & projection
| Year | Trade Balance | YoY change | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027* trend | $-812.5M | - | - |
| 2026* trend | $-1.5B | - | - |
| 2025* trend | $-2.3B | - | - |
| 2025 | $-2.3B | +$19.5M | #125 |
| 2024 | $-2.3B | +$830.6M | #46 |
| 2023 | $-3.1B | +$3.6B | #42 |
| 2022 | $-6.7B | −$1.7B | #36 |
| 2021 | $-5.1B | −$186.7M | #28 |
| 2020 | $-4.9B | −$29.9M | #27 |
| 2019 | $-4.9B | +$181.0M | #30 |
| 2018 | $-5.0B | −$1.9B | #29 |
| 2017 | $-3.1B | +$1.6B | #33 |
| 2016 | $-4.8B | +$665.9M | #28 |
| 2015 | $-5.4B | +$3.7B | #27 |
| 2014 | $-9.1B | +$54.3M | #17 |
| 2013 | $-9.2B | −$1.5B | #19 |
| 2012 | $-7.7B | −$4.5B | #20 |
| 2011 | $-3.2B | −$1.4B | #38 |
Detected Pattern
Analysis
Mozambique matched the Orthodox Tightening Cycle pattern in 2017. Historically, 57% of countries showing this pattern (177 out of 311) saw trade balance improve within 24 months. View full analysis →
Frequently Asked Questions
Mozambique's trade balance was $-2.3B in 2025. Ranked 125th globally. This represents a 0.9% increase from the previous year.
Mozambique's trade balance peaked at $-730.9M in 2001.
The lowest trade balance in Mozambique was $-9.2B in 2013.
Mozambique ranks 125th globally in trade balance as of 2025.
The World Bank indicator code is NE.RSB.GNFS.CD. Data sourced from World Bank.
Mozambique's trade balance is projected to reach $-2.3B by 2025 based on trend extrapolation.
The trade balance of Mozambique in 2025 was $-2.3B. This ranks 125th in the world.
Cite this page
@misc{historysaid_mozambique_trade-balance,
title = {Mozambique Trade Balance},
url = {https://historysaid.com/mozambique/trade-balance/},
publisher = {HistorySaid},
year = {2026}
}