Gearbox imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported gearbox worth $45.3 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average.
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 | $45.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $47.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $41.1M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $26.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $20.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $26.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $22.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 877 t |
Where Angola imports gearbox from
Most of the value came from United States (19%), United Kingdom (13%), Portugal (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+231% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.8M | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $5.7M | 13% |
| Portugal | $5.5M | 12% |
| South Africa | $4.9M | 11% |
| China | $3.7M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 7.3% |
| France | $2.2M | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.2M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $1.3M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 28% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 17% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 16% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 14% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 12% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 10% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.61 per kg, close to the world average of $11.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gearbox exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported gearbox worth $4.0 million (86 tonnes). Egypt alone took 70% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.8M | 70% |
| Czech Republic | $294K | 7.3% |
| South Africa | $206K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $182K | 4.5% |
| Singapore | $123K | 3% |
| United States | $95K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $62K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $42K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $29K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Angola?
Angola imported gearbox worth $45.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Angola?
The United States was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and Portugal (12%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 231% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.61 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gearbox to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $45.3 million in 2024, an increase of 155%. The peak was 2023 at $47.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.0 million a year.
Does Angola also export gearbox?
Yes. Angola exported $4.0 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 $41.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (28% of the value) and 8483.90 (17%).
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