Electric locomotives imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported electric locomotives worth $2.1 million (28 tonnes). Value rose 16486% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 107% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 28 t |
| 2023 | $13K | 1 t |
| 2022 | $6K | 0 t |
| 2021 | $15K | - |
| 2020 | $10K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $2K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $0K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $13K | - |
Where Angola imports electric locomotives from
Mozambique alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $2.1M | 100% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8601
| 8601.20 | Battery-powered locomotives | 100% |
| 8601.10 | Rail locomotives: powered from an external source of electricity | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8601.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $77.52 per kg, 161% above the world average of $29.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola electric locomotives imports (HS 8601): 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 8601: Rail locomotives; powered from an external source of electricity or by electric accumulators.
Common questions
What is the value of electric locomotives imported by Angola?
Angola imported electric locomotives worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 108 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply electric locomotives to Angola?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and Namibia (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of electric locomotives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $77.52 per kg in 2024, 161% above the world average of $29.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric locomotives to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $275 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for electric locomotives?
The HS code for electric locomotives is heading 8601. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8601.20 (100% of the value) and 8601.10 (0%).
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