Electrical machinery imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported electrical machinery worth $21.9 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $21.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $21.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 857 t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 467 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 581 t |
| 2018 | $11.6M | 282 t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 137 t |
Where Angola imports electrical machinery from
Most of the value came from China (48%), United States (12%), Portugal (8%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 48% |
| United States | $2.6M | 12% |
| Portugal | $1.6M | 7.5% |
| Sweden | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 5.3% |
| Lithuania | $1.1M | 5% |
| South Africa | $566K | 2.6% |
| Australia | $426K | 2% |
| Norway | $380K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $317K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 47% |
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 40% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 11% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 1.4% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.52 per kg, 89% below the world average of $74.10, 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.
Electrical machinery exports from Angola
Angola exported $498 thousand of electrical machinery in 2024 (19 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (36%), United Kingdom (15%), Germany (12%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $178K | 36% |
| United Kingdom | $74K | 15% |
| Germany | $62K | 13% |
| South Africa | $47K | 9.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $28K | 5.6% |
| United States | $27K | 5.3% |
| Norway | $19K | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $14K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $11K | 2.1% |
| Cuba | $8K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by Angola?
Angola imported electrical machinery worth $21.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by the United States (12%) and Portugal (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 118% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.52 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical machinery to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $21.9 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. The peak was 2023 at $21.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Angola also export electrical machinery?
Yes. Angola exported $498 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the United Kingdom and Germany. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8543.90 (46% of the value) and 8543.70 (40%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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