Excavation machinery imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of excavation machinery by Angola reached $16.7 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.8 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 | $16.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $38.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $15.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 939 t |
| 2020 | $8.5M | 674 t |
| 2019 | $11.3M | 861 t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 742 t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 772 t |
Where Angola imports excavation machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Portugal (19%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.9M | 36% |
| Portugal | $3.2M | 19% |
| United States | $2.7M | 16% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $468K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $446K | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $408K | 2.5% |
| Russia | $393K | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $356K | 2.1% |
| Namibia | $219K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 37% |
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 32% |
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 8.9% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 8.4% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 7.1% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 3.4% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 1.9% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.92 per kg, 237% above the world average of $2.65. 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.
Excavation machinery exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported excavation machinery worth $788 thousand (116 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (41%), Mozambique (17%), Portugal (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+706% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $324K | 41% |
| Mozambique | $136K | 17% |
| Portugal | $104K | 13% |
| Republic of the Congo | $90K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $86K | 11% |
| Norway | $23K | 2.9% |
| Gabon | $22K | 2.8% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Angola?
Angola imported excavation machinery worth $16.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by Portugal (19%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.92 per kg in 2024, 237% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavation machinery to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $16.7 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $38.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
Does Angola also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Angola exported $788 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Mozambique and Portugal. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8430.49 (37% of the value) and 8430.41 (31%).
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