Grinding stones imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of grinding stones by Angola reached $6.3 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $6.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 884 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 942 t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 742 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 544 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 753 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 371 t |
Where Angola imports grinding stones from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Portugal (22%), Germany (3%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 48% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 22% |
| Germany | $215K | 3.4% |
| France | $213K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $195K | 3.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $186K | 3% |
| India | $166K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $160K | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $135K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $126K | 2% |
Product types under HS 6804
| 6804.22 | Abrasive grinding wheels | 71% |
| 6804.21 | Diamond grinding wheels | 23% |
| 6804.23 | Natural stone grinding wheels | 2.4% |
| 6804.10 | Millstones and grindstones | 2.3% |
| 6804.30 | Hand sharpening stones | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.04 per kg, 33% below the world average of $7.49, 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 grinding stones imports (HS 6804): 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 6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding stones imported by Angola?
Angola imported grinding stones worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding stones to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Portugal (22%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 633% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.04 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding stones to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding stones?
The HS code for grinding stones is heading 6804. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 6804.22 (71% of the value) and 6804.21 (22%).
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