Food processing machinery imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $39.3 million of food processing machinery in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $80.7 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 | $39.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $48.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $69.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $80.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $44.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $46.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $47.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $20.2M | 963 t |
Where Angola imports food processing machinery from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 53% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $20.9M | 53% |
| China | $2.9M | 7.3% |
| Portugal | $2.8M | 7.2% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 6.5% |
| Hong Kong | $2.0M | 5.1% |
| France | $1.8M | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| South Africa | $888K | 2.3% |
| India | $751K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.30 | Sugar manufacturing machinery | 36% |
| 8438.90 | Food processing machinery parts | 35% |
| 8438.80 | Food and beverage processing machinery (other) | 12% |
| 8438.10 | Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery | 12% |
| 8438.50 | Meat and poultry processing machinery | 3.4% |
| 8438.60 | Fruit and vegetable processing machinery | 0.8% |
| 8438.40 | Brewery equipment and machinery | 0.7% |
| 8438.20 | Confectionery and chocolate machinery | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.66 per kg, 42% below the world average of $26.89, 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola food processing machinery imports (HS 8438): 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 8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by Angola?
Angola imported food processing machinery worth $39.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to Angola?
Germany was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($20.9 million), followed by China (7%) and Portugal (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.66 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $26.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food processing machinery to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.2 million in 2017 to $39.3 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2021 at $80.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8438.30 (35% of the value) and 8438.90 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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