Gear boxes and speed changers imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $12.9 million of gear boxes and speed changers in 2024 (793 tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.2 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 | $12.9M | 793 t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 926 t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 745 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 406 t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 696 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 357 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 190 t |
Where Angola imports gear boxes and speed changers from
The largest suppliers were United States (23%), Portugal (20%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.0M | 23% |
| Portugal | $2.6M | 20% |
| China | $1.3M | 9.9% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $677K | 5.3% |
| Italy | $592K | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $579K | 4.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $444K | 3.5% |
| France | $274K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.20 per kg, close to the world average of $17.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gear boxes and speed changers exports from Angola
Angola exported $3.5 million of gear boxes and speed changers in 2024 (70 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 82% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.8M | 82% |
| Czech Republic | $294K | 8.5% |
| South Africa | $176K | 5.1% |
| United States | $78K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $6K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $3K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola gear boxes and speed changers imports (HS 8483.40): 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 8483.40: Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.
Common questions
What is the value of gear boxes and speed changers imported by Angola?
Angola imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $12.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 793 tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear boxes and speed changers to Angola?
The United States was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Portugal (20%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear boxes and speed changers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.20 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $17.52 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gear boxes and speed changers to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $12.9 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. The peak was 2023 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Angola also export gear boxes and speed changers?
Yes. Angola exported $3.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the Czech Republic and South Africa. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear boxes and speed changers?
The HS code for gear boxes and speed changers is subheading 8483.40. 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 8483 page.
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