Excavator imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of excavator by Angola reached $83.4 million in 2024 (19.9 thousand tonnes). That is 58% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $198.7 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 | $83.4M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $198.7M | 31.6K t |
| 2022 | $189.2M | 29.2K t |
| 2021 | $89.8M | 18.4K t |
| 2020 | $78.1M | 9.9K t |
| 2019 | $124.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $70.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2017 | $41.8M | 10.1K t |
Where Angola imports excavator from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+247% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $41.8M | 50% |
| South Africa | $8.1M | 9.8% |
| Japan | $7.6M | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $4.7M | 5.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4.3M | 5.2% |
| India | $3.1M | 3.8% |
| Malawi | $3.1M | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Mozambique | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 29% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 23% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 16% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 13% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 8% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 7.6% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 2.1% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.19 per kg, 25% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Excavator exports from Angola
Exports of excavator by Angola reached $3.7 million in 2024 (880 tonnes). Zambia alone took 59% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.2M | 59% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 30% |
| DR Congo | $304K | 8.3% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $39K | 1.1% |
| China | $33K | 0.9% |
| Mozambique | $13K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $8K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Angola?
Angola imported excavator worth $83.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($41.8 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 247% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.19 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavator to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.8 million in 2017 to $83.4 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2023 at $198.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $109.4 million a year.
Does Angola also export excavator?
Yes. Angola exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and the DR Congo. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $79.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (29% of the value) and 8429.51 (23%).
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