Ammunition and munitions imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ammunition and munitions by Angola reached $5.5 million in 2024 (145 tonnes). Value fell 76% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $61.4 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.5M | 145 t |
| 2023 | $23.2M | 595 t |
| 2022 | $61.4M | 746 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 141 t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 861 t |
| 2019 | $60.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 196 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 254 t |
Where Angola imports ammunition and munitions from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 64% |
| Spain | $964K | 17% |
| India | $799K | 15% |
| Portugal | $120K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $43K | 0.8% |
| United States | $37K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $10K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $3K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.90 | Ammunition (other) | 66% |
| 9306.21 | Shotgun ammunition | 18% |
| 9306.30 | Small arms ammunition | 16% |
| 9306.29 | Shotgun cartridge parts | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.21 per kg, close to the world average of $40.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Angola ammunition and munitions imports (HS 9306): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions imported by Angola?
Angola imported ammunition and munitions worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 145 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammunition and munitions to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Spain (17%) and India (14%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 640% on the year.
What is the average import price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.21 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $40.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammunition and munitions to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 253%. The peak was 2022 at $61.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 9306.90 (66% of the value) and 9306.21 (18%).
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