Drawing and measuring instruments imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $2.3 million of drawing and measuring instruments in 2024 (737 tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.8 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 | $2.3M | 737 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 802 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 486 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 435 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 735 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 88 t |
Where Angola imports drawing and measuring instruments from
Most of the value came from China (27%), Portugal (19%), United States (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $607K | 27% |
| Portugal | $444K | 20% |
| United States | $236K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $190K | 8.3% |
| South Africa | $179K | 7.8% |
| France | $154K | 6.7% |
| Turkey | $129K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $96K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $32K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 1% |
Product types under HS 9017
| 9017.80 | Measuring instruments (other) | 51% |
| 9017.30 | Micrometers and callipers | 34% |
| 9017.20 | Drawing instruments | 12% |
| 9017.90 | Drawing instrument parts | 2.3% |
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines: whether or not automatic | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9017.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.10 per kg, 73% below the world average of $11.58, 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 drawing and measuring instruments imports (HS 9017): 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 9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of drawing and measuring instruments imported by Angola?
Angola imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 737 tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing and measuring instruments to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($607 thousand), followed by Portugal (19%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing and measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of drawing and measuring instruments to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2022 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for drawing and measuring instruments?
The HS code for drawing and measuring instruments is heading 9017. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 9017.80 (51% of the value) and 9017.30 (34%).
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