Circuit breakers imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of circuit breakers by Angola reached $6.2 million in 2024 (560 tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $6.2M | 560 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 546 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 694 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 626 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 436 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 508 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 475 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 128 t |
Where Angola imports circuit breakers from
Most of the value came from Portugal (42%), United States (10%), South Africa (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+251% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.6M | 42% |
| United States | $627K | 10% |
| South Africa | $505K | 8.1% |
| India | $492K | 7.9% |
| China | $462K | 7.4% |
| France | $358K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $234K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $194K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $169K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $113K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.15 per kg, 62% below the world average of $29.28, 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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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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by Angola?
Angola imported circuit breakers worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 560 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (10%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.15 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $29.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit breakers to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2023 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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