Crane imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane by Angola reached $33.8 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $42.9 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 | $33.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $31.9M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $42.9M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $15.1M | 2.2K t |
Where Angola imports crane from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), Italy (13%), Portugal (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.2M | 36% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 13% |
| Portugal | $2.8M | 8.2% |
| Belgium | $2.7M | 8% |
| India | $2.4M | 7.2% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| United States | $1.6M | 4.7% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Malawi | $1.1M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 36% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 23% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 12% |
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 11% |
| 8426.30 | Portal and jib cranes | 7.2% |
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 6.4% |
| 8426.91 | Vehicle-mounted cranes | 1.8% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.57 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crane exports from Angola
Angola exported $6.7 million of crane in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Belgium (45%), Republic of the Congo (21%), Mauritius (12%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.0M | 45% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.4M | 21% |
| Mauritius | $819K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $481K | 7.2% |
| United Kingdom | $463K | 7% |
| Zambia | $434K | 6.5% |
| Portugal | $76K | 1.2% |
| France | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola crane imports (HS 8426): 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: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Angola?
Angola imported crane worth $33.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($12.2 million), followed by Italy (13%) and Portugal (8%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 812% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.26 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crane to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.1 million in 2017 to $33.8 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. The peak was 2021 at $42.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.6 million a year.
Does Angola also export crane?
Yes. Angola exported $6.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, the Republic of the Congo and Mauritius. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $27.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8426.49 (36% of the value) and 8426.11 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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