Generator imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported generator worth $53.5 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $111.9 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 | $53.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $50.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $39.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $27.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $26.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $41.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2018 | $98.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $111.9M | 5.6K t |
Where Angola imports generator from
Most of the value came from Italy (34%), China (20%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $18.4M | 34% |
| China | $10.9M | 20% |
| Portugal | $7.0M | 13% |
| United States | $5.3M | 10% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 4.3% |
| Lebanon | $2.1M | 4% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $894K | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.13 | Diesel generator sets large | 47% |
| 8502.20 | Petrol generator sets | 22% |
| 8502.12 | Diesel generator sets medium | 12% |
| 8502.11 | Diesel generator sets small | 9.4% |
| 8502.39 | Renewable energy generator sets | 9% |
| 8502.31 | Wind powered generator sets | 0.7% |
| 8502.40 | Rotary converters | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.75 per kg, 22% above the world average of $10.49. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Generator exports from Angola
Exports of generator by Angola reached $227 thousand in 2024 (132 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 55% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $125K | 55% |
| South Africa | $29K | 13% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $26K | 11% |
| DR Congo | $14K | 6.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $13K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 2.5% |
| Portugal | $4K | 1.8% |
| Cuba | $3K | 1.4% |
| China | $3K | 1.4% |
| France | $2K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola generator imports (HS 8502): 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Angola?
Angola imported generator worth $53.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Angola?
Italy was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by China (20%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 313% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.75 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $10.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of generator to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111.9 million in 2017 to $53.5 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $111.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.2 million a year.
Does Angola also export generator?
Yes. Angola exported $227 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, South Africa and Sao Tome and Principe. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $53.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8502.13 (47% of the value) and 8502.20 (22%).
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