Electric welding machine imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported electric welding machine worth $12.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $12.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 791 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 702 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 545 t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 662 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 932 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 120 t |
Where Angola imports electric welding machine from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (24%), China (16%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+355% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $3.1M | 24% |
| China | $2.1M | 17% |
| France | $1.7M | 13% |
| Mozambique | $839K | 6.5% |
| Malawi | $820K | 6.4% |
| Italy | $591K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $537K | 4.2% |
| Brazil | $510K | 4% |
| South Africa | $508K | 4% |
| United States | $387K | 3% |
Product types under HS 8515
| 8515.90 | Welding machine parts | 25% |
| 8515.39 | Manual arc welding machines | 23% |
| 8515.80 | Other welding machines | 23% |
| 8515.31 | Automatic arc welders | 9.6% |
| 8515.19 | Brazing and soldering machines | 8.5% |
| 8515.21 | Automatic resistance welders | 5.8% |
| 8515.29 | Manual resistance welding machines | 3.7% |
| 8515.11 | Soldering irons and guns | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.41 per kg, 59% below the world average of $27.96, 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.
Electric welding machine exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported electric welding machine worth $4.4 million (34 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $4.3M | 97% |
| United States | $60K | 1.3% |
| South Korea | $29K | 0.6% |
| France | $15K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $12K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $5K | 0.1% |
| China | $5K | 0.1% |
| Cuba | $4K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola electric welding machine imports (HS 8515): 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 8515: Electric (electrically heated gas) soldering, brazing, welding machines and apparatus, capable or not of cutting, electric machines and apparatus for hot spraying of metals or sintered carbides.
Common questions
What is the value of electric welding machine imported by Angola?
Angola imported electric welding machine worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric welding machine to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (16%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 355% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric welding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.41 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $27.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric welding machine to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 334%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Angola also export electric welding machine?
Yes. Angola exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and South Korea. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric welding machine?
The HS code for electric welding machine is heading 8515. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8515.90 (25% of the value) and 8515.39 (23%).
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