Bridge and gantry cranes imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $2.2 million (388 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $2.2M | 388 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 328 t |
| 2022 | $982K | 237 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 131 t |
| 2020 | $253K | 64 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 261 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 167 t |
| 2017 | $502K | 121 t |
Where Angola imports bridge and gantry cranes from
Most of the value came from Malawi (50%), Portugal (18%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malawi | $1.1M | 50% |
| Portugal | $392K | 18% |
| China | $277K | 13% |
| Italy | $194K | 9% |
| Namibia | $87K | 4% |
| France | $71K | 3.3% |
| United States | $15K | 0.7% |
| Norway | $11K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.55 per kg, 20% below the world average of $6.95, 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 bridge and gantry cranes imports (HS 8426.19): 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 8426.19: Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of bridge and gantry cranes imported by Angola?
Angola imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 388 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply bridge and gantry cranes to Angola?
Malawi was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by Portugal (18%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 27% on the year.
What is the average import price of bridge and gantry cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.55 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $6.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bridge and gantry cranes to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $502 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 328%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for bridge and gantry cranes?
The HS code for bridge and gantry cranes is subheading 8426.19. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8426 page.
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