Communication apparatus (other) imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of communication apparatus (other) by Angola reached $14.3 million in 2024 (202 tonnes). Value fell 67% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.7 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 | $14.3M | 202 t |
| 2023 | $42.7M | 185 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 197 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 97 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 68 t |
| 2019 | $8.5M | 130 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 139 t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 38 t |
Where Angola imports communication apparatus (other) from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Portugal (26%), Norway (13%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+447% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 36% |
| Portugal | $3.7M | 26% |
| Norway | $1.8M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $367K | 2.6% |
| United States | $308K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $257K | 1.8% |
| France | $218K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $117K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $102K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $70.60 per kg, 38% below the world average of $114.21, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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The shipment records behind Angola communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by Angola?
Angola imported communication apparatus (other) worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 202 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by Portugal (26%) and Norway (13%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 447% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $70.60 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $114.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2023 at $42.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. 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 8517 page.
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