Cars imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported cars worth $248.4 million (43.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 45% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $576.9 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 | $248.4M | 43.0K t |
| 2023 | $449.3M | 32.8K t |
| 2022 | $576.9M | 34.5K t |
| 2021 | $249.2M | 18.2K t |
| 2020 | $196.6M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $279.7M | 18.9K t |
| 2018 | $282.8M | 18.1K t |
| 2017 | $85.7M | 4.8K t |
Where Angola imports cars from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (21%), India (18%), Japan (18%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $52.5M | 21% |
| India | $45.6M | 18% |
| Japan | $44.3M | 18% |
| China | $43.6M | 18% |
| Belgium | $14.6M | 5.9% |
| Indonesia | $7.1M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $5.7M | 2.3% |
| Bahrain | $4.1M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8703
| 8703.22 | Petrol cars 1000-1500cc | 27% |
| 8703.23 | Petrol cars 1500-3000cc | 22% |
| 8703.33 | Diesel cars >2500cc | 20% |
| 8703.24 | Petrol cars >3000cc | 16% |
| 8703.21 | Petrol cars <1000cc | 8% |
| 8703.32 | Diesel cars 1500-2500cc | 3.4% |
| 8703.31 | Diesel cars <1500cc | 1.4% |
| 8703.40 | Hybrid petrol-electric cars | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.78 per kg, 64% below the world average of $16.22, 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.
Cars exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported cars worth $2.1 million (237 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Azerbaijan accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Sao Tome and Principe grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $1.1M | 54% |
| DR Congo | $290K | 14% |
| Portugal | $121K | 5.8% |
| Tanzania | $71K | 3.4% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $62K | 3% |
| Germany | $46K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $44K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $36K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $33K | 1.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $29K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola cars imports (HS 8703): 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 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars.
Common questions
What is the value of cars imported by Angola?
Angola imported cars worth $248.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars to Angola?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($52.5 million), followed by India (18%) and Japan (18%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.78 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $16.22 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cars to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.7 million in 2017 to $248.4 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2022 at $576.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $296.1 million a year.
Does Angola also export cars?
Yes. Angola exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, the DR Congo and Portugal. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $246.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars?
The HS code for cars is heading 8703. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8703.22 (27% of the value) and 8703.23 (22%).
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