Fishing vessels imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported fishing vessels worth $25.4 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 56% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $58.2 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 | $25.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $58.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $34.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 160 t |
| 2019 | $17.7M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $42.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Angola imports fishing vessels from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+99% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 65% |
| Portugal | $5.5M | 22% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 13% |
| Republic of the Congo | $45K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $4K | 0% |
| Qatar | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.65 per kg, 23% above the world average of $8.68. 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.
Fishing vessels exports from Angola
Angola exported $2.1 million of fishing vessels in 2024 (7 tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (38%), China (18%), Senegal (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+384% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $802K | 38% |
| China | $385K | 18% |
| Senegal | $385K | 18% |
| Belize | $219K | 10% |
| South Africa | $144K | 6.8% |
| Namibia | $124K | 5.9% |
| Norway | $59K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola fishing vessels imports (HS 8902): 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 8902: Fishing vessels, factory ships and other vessels; for processing or preserving fishery products.
Common questions
What is the value of fishing vessels imported by Angola?
Angola imported fishing vessels worth $25.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 146 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply fishing vessels to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Portugal (21%) and Spain (13%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of fishing vessels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.65 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $8.68 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of fishing vessels to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.1 million in 2017 to $25.4 million in 2024, an increase of 178%. The peak was 2023 at $58.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
Does Angola also export fishing vessels?
Yes. Angola exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, China and Senegal. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $23.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fishing vessels?
The HS code for fishing vessels is heading 8902. In Angola all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8902.00. It sits in HS chapter 89 (ships, boats and floating structures). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8902 page.
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