Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $57.7 million (8.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $111.8 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 | $57.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $111.8M | 19.5K t |
| 2022 | $78.2M | 9.7K t |
| 2021 | $26.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $22.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $23.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $22.5M | 3.2K t |
Where Angola imports heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes from
China alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $36.8M | 64% |
| Sweden | $9.7M | 17% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 3.7% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 3% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Brazil | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $586K | 1% |
| United States | $544K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.06 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes exports from Angola
Exports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes by Angola reached $265 thousand in 2024 (650 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 87% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $229K | 87% |
| Botswana | $25K | 9.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $11K | 4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.23): 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 8704.23: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imported by Angola?
Angola imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $57.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($36.8 million), followed by Sweden (17%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.06 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.5 million in 2017 to $57.7 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2023 at $111.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.0 million a year.
Does Angola also export heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
Yes. Angola exported $265 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Botswana and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $57.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
The HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes is subheading 8704.23. 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 8704 page.
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