Carbon brushes imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of carbon brushes by Angola reached $2.5 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is 97% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $2.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 561 t |
| 2022 | $741K | 91 t |
| 2021 | $263K | 90 t |
| 2020 | $265K | 109 t |
| 2019 | $693K | 225 t |
| 2018 | $983K | 127 t |
| 2017 | $481K | 62 t |
Where Angola imports carbon brushes from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+191% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 83% |
| Portugal | $215K | 8.6% |
| France | $39K | 1.6% |
| United States | $33K | 1.3% |
| United Kingdom | $32K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $17K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $11K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8K | 0.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $8K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8545
| 8545.11 | Furnace carbon electrodes | 83% |
| 8545.19 | Industrial carbon electrodes | 7.2% |
| 8545.20 | Carbon brushes: with or without metal, used for electrical purposes | 6.7% |
| 8545.90 | Electrical carbon articles | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8545.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 51% below the world average of $1.94, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola carbon brushes imports (HS 8545): 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 8545: Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon; with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon brushes imported by Angola?
Angola imported carbon brushes worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon brushes to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Portugal (9%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $1.94 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon brushes to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $481 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 420%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $900 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for carbon brushes?
The HS code for carbon brushes is heading 8545. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8545.11 (83% of the value) and 8545.19 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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