Breathing apparatus imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $3.3 million of breathing apparatus in 2024 (158 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $4.4 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 | $3.3M | 158 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 127 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 146 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 142 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 87 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 138 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 119 t |
| 2017 | $933K | 24 t |
Where Angola imports breathing apparatus from
The largest suppliers were France (20%), United States (18%), Portugal (16%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+570% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $649K | 20% |
| United States | $590K | 18% |
| Portugal | $523K | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $358K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $216K | 6.6% |
| China | $178K | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $169K | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $162K | 5% |
| South Africa | $121K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $83K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.68 per kg, 69% below the world average of $67.12, 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola breathing apparatus imports (HS 9020): 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 9020: Breathing appliances and gas masks; excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters and excluding apparatus of item no. 9019.20.
Common questions
What is the value of breathing apparatus imported by Angola?
Angola imported breathing apparatus worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 158 tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply breathing apparatus to Angola?
France was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($649 thousand), followed by the United States (18%) and Portugal (16%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 570% on the year.
What is the average import price of breathing apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.68 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $67.12 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of breathing apparatus to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $933 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 251%. The peak was 2021 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for breathing apparatus?
The HS code for breathing apparatus is heading 9020. In Angola all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9020.00. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9020 page.
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