Diesel generator sets small imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported diesel generator sets small worth $5.0 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $13.4 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 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 872 t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 522 t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 743 t |
Where Angola imports diesel generator sets small from
The largest suppliers were China (38%), Lebanon (19%), Portugal (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 39% |
| Lebanon | $949K | 19% |
| Portugal | $760K | 15% |
| South Africa | $380K | 7.6% |
| Spain | $266K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $201K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $87K | 1.7% |
| Singapore | $80K | 1.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $76K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.72 per kg, 36% below the world average of $7.38, 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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The shipment records behind Angola diesel generator sets small imports (HS 8502.11): 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 8502.11: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding 75kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets small imported by Angola?
Angola imported diesel generator sets small worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets small to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Lebanon (19%) and Portugal (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.72 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $7.38 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel generator sets small to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2019 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets small?
The HS code for diesel generator sets small is subheading 8502.11. 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 8502 page.
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