Diesel engine imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel engine by Angola reached $15.9 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $38.6 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 | $15.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.1M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $38.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 370 t |
Where Angola imports diesel engine from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (18%), China (18%), Portugal (17%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.9M | 18% |
| China | $2.8M | 18% |
| Portugal | $2.7M | 17% |
| United States | $1.6M | 10% |
| India | $795K | 5% |
| France | $763K | 4.8% |
| Belgium | $521K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $486K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $464K | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $448K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.90 | Industrial diesel engines | 52% |
| 8408.20 | Vehicle diesel engines | 25% |
| 8408.10 | Marine diesel engines | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.83 per kg, 55% below the world average of $15.07, 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.
Diesel engine exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported diesel engine worth $1.4 million (239 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $808K | 58% |
| Egypt | $265K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $130K | 9.3% |
| Namibia | $67K | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $34K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $24K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $24K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $14K | 1% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.7% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola diesel engine imports (HS 8408): 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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Angola?
Angola imported diesel engine worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Angola?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by China (18%) and Portugal (17%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.83 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $15.07 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel engine to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2018 at $38.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
Does Angola also export diesel engine?
Yes. Angola exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Egypt and the Netherlands. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $14.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8408.90 (52% of the value) and 8408.20 (25%).
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