Forklift imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forklift by Angola reached $17.3 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $29.1 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 | $17.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $29.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $14.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $18.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.2M | 2.3K t |
Where Angola imports forklift from
Most of the value came from China (36%), Portugal (32%), Netherlands (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.3M | 36% |
| Portugal | $5.5M | 32% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $594K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $540K | 3.1% |
| France | $531K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $394K | 2.3% |
| United States | $362K | 2.1% |
| Poland | $323K | 1.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $287K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8427
| 8427.20 | Forklifts (internal combustion) | 60% |
| 8427.90 | Manual and towed forklifts | 24% |
| 8427.10 | Electric forklifts | 16% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8427.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.41 per kg, close to the world average of $6.11.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8427: Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of forklift imported by Angola?
Angola imported forklift worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by Portugal (32%) and the Netherlands (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.41 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forklift to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.2 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $29.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift?
The HS code for forklift is heading 8427. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8427.20 (60% of the value) and 8427.90 (24%).
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