Electrical wire and cable imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $118.0 million of electrical wire and cable in 2024 (11.9 thousand tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $175.0 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 | $118.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $105.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2022 | $88.2M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $96.3M | 9.8K t |
| 2020 | $61.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2019 | $75.1M | 9.3K t |
| 2018 | $98.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $175.0M | 16.3K t |
Where Angola imports electrical wire and cable from
Most of the value came from China (23%), Portugal (21%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+611% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.8M | 23% |
| Portugal | $24.9M | 21% |
| United States | $16.7M | 14% |
| Norway | $13.6M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $9.2M | 7.8% |
| Italy | $7.1M | 6% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| India | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $1.6M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8544
| 8544.49 | Low voltage cable (no connectors) | 48% |
| 8544.42 | Low voltage cable with connectors | 22% |
| 8544.60 | High voltage cable | 8.3% |
| 8544.70 | Optical fiber cable | 8.2% |
| 8544.11 | Copper winding wire | 7% |
| 8544.20 | Coaxial cable | 4.2% |
| 8544.19 | Winding wire (non-copper) | 2.3% |
| 8544.30 | Vehicle wiring sets | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8544.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.88 per kg, 31% below the world average of $14.30, 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 wire and cable exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported electrical wire and cable worth $18.8 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+555% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $15.6M | 83% |
| Namibia | $1.5M | 7.8% |
| United Kingdom | $715K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $400K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $289K | 1.5% |
| DR Congo | $141K | 0.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $58K | 0.3% |
| Gabon | $35K | 0.2% |
| United States | $30K | 0.2% |
| Indonesia | $20K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola electrical wire and cable imports (HS 8544): 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 8544: Insulated wire, cable and other electric conductors, connector fitted or not; optical fibre cables of individually sheathed fibres, whether or not assembled with electric conductors or fitted with connectors.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical wire and cable imported by Angola?
Angola imported electrical wire and cable worth $118.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical wire and cable to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($26.8 million), followed by Portugal (21%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 92 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical wire and cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.88 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $14.30 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 wire and cable to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $175.0 million in 2017 to $118.0 million in 2024, a fall of 33%. The peak was 2017 at $175.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $102.2 million a year.
Does Angola also export electrical wire and cable?
Yes. Angola exported $18.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Namibia and the United Kingdom. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $99.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical wire and cable?
The HS code for electrical wire and cable is heading 8544. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8544.49 (48% of the value) and 8544.42 (22%).
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