Electrical insulators imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $2.0 million of electrical insulators in 2024 (520 tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $9.7 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 | $2.0M | 520 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 391 t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 404 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 830 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 689 t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 950 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 2.5K t |
Where Angola imports electrical insulators from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+195% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 51% |
| Portugal | $340K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $154K | 7.6% |
| Spain | $116K | 5.7% |
| Brazil | $88K | 4.4% |
| India | $80K | 4% |
| Switzerland | $56K | 2.8% |
| United States | $53K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $51K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $20K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8546
| 8546.90 | Insulators (other materials) | 59% |
| 8546.10 | Glass insulators | 28% |
| 8546.20 | Ceramic insulators | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8546.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 35% below the world average of $5.96, 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola electrical insulators imports (HS 8546): 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 8546: Electrical insulators of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical insulators imported by Angola?
Angola imported electrical insulators worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 520 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical insulators to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Portugal (17%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $5.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical insulators to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, a fall of 56%. The peak was 2019 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical insulators?
The HS code for electrical insulators is heading 8546. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8546.90 (59% of the value) and 8546.10 (28%).
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