Front-end loaders imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of front-end loaders by Angola reached $19.5 million in 2024 (4.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 31% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $31.8 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 | $19.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $28.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $31.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $21.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $24.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 3.7K t |
Where Angola imports front-end loaders from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Japan (17%), South Africa (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 49% |
| Japan | $3.2M | 17% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 12% |
| Belgium | $979K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $797K | 4.1% |
| Mozambique | $489K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $479K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $422K | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $420K | 2.2% |
| India | $256K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.14 per kg, 38% below the world average of $6.70, 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 front-end loaders imports (HS 8429.51): 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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders imported by Angola?
Angola imported front-end loaders worth $19.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply front-end loaders to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by Japan (17%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.14 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of front-end loaders to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $19.5 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $31.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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