Analytical instruments imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $34.1 million of analytical instruments in 2024 (536 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $34.1M | 536 t |
| 2023 | $34.9M | 319 t |
| 2022 | $24.7M | 437 t |
| 2021 | $23.0M | 476 t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 240 t |
| 2019 | $19.6M | 321 t |
| 2018 | $19.8M | 190 t |
| 2017 | $13.9M | 74 t |
Where Angola imports analytical instruments from
Most of the value came from Portugal (17%), United States (14%), France (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+932% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $5.8M | 17% |
| United States | $4.6M | 14% |
| France | $4.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $3.0M | 8.8% |
| South Africa | $2.7M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 6.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 4% |
| China | $1.0M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $789K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.10 | Gas analysis equipment | 38% |
| 9027.80 | Material property analyzers | 22% |
| 9027.90 | Microtomes | 16% |
| 9027.50 | Optical radiation detector | 13% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers | 7.4% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatography equipment | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $63.57 per kg, 71% below the world average of $222.98, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Analytical instruments exports from Angola
Exports of analytical instruments by Angola reached $1.8 million in 2024 (22 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Guyana (25%), Belgium (17%), Namibia (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+747% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Guyana | $455K | 25% |
| Belgium | $310K | 17% |
| Namibia | $167K | 9.1% |
| United Kingdom | $145K | 7.9% |
| South Africa | $113K | 6.2% |
| Portugal | $109K | 5.9% |
| France | $102K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $99K | 5.4% |
| Senegal | $62K | 3.4% |
| Nigeria | $42K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola analytical instruments imports (HS 9027): 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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by Angola?
Angola imported analytical instruments worth $34.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 536 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the United States (14%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 43%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 932% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $63.57 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of analytical instruments to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.9 million in 2017 to $34.1 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. The peak was 2023 at $34.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.0 million a year.
Does Angola also export analytical instruments?
Yes. Angola exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Guyana, Belgium and Namibia. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $32.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 9027.10 (38% of the value) and 9027.80 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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