General cargo trailers imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of general cargo trailers by Angola reached $11.3 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). That is 48% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $25.1 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 | $11.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $25.1M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $9.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $8.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 898 t |
Where Angola imports general cargo trailers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 61% |
| Brazil | $2.0M | 18% |
| Sri Lanka | $747K | 6.6% |
| Portugal | $558K | 5% |
| South Africa | $299K | 2.7% |
| Poland | $269K | 2.4% |
| Kenya | $177K | 1.6% |
| India | $112K | 1% |
| Mozambique | $79K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $59K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.22 per kg, 43% below the world average of $3.89, 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.
General cargo trailers exports from Angola
Exports of general cargo trailers by Angola reached $273 thousand in 2024 (527 tonnes). United Arab Emirates alone took 70% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $192K | 70% |
| DR Congo | $37K | 14% |
| South Africa | $22K | 8% |
| Namibia | $11K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $11K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola general cargo trailers imports (HS 8716.39): 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 8716.39: Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type).
Common questions
What is the value of general cargo trailers imported by Angola?
Angola imported general cargo trailers worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply general cargo trailers to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Brazil (18%) and Sri Lanka (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of general cargo trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.22 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $3.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of general cargo trailers to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. The peak was 2022 at $25.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.4 million a year.
Does Angola also export general cargo trailers?
Yes. Angola exported $273 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the DR Congo and South Africa. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $11.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for general cargo trailers?
The HS code for general cargo trailers is subheading 8716.39. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8716 page.
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