Ignition system imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ignition system by Angola reached $7.0 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.2 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 | $7.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.8M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 240 t |
Where Angola imports ignition system from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Portugal (22%), United States (18%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 26% |
| Portugal | $1.5M | 22% |
| United States | $1.3M | 18% |
| South Africa | $520K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $329K | 4.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $264K | 3.8% |
| France | $166K | 2.4% |
| Canada | $119K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $117K | 1.7% |
| Spain | $108K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8511
| 8511.40 | Starter motors | 38% |
| 8511.10 | Spark plugs | 17% |
| 8511.50 | Engine alternators and generators | 17% |
| 8511.80 | Engine electrical components | 11% |
| 8511.90 | Ignition system parts | 9.6% |
| 8511.30 | Ignition coils and distributors | 5.5% |
| 8511.20 | Ignition magnetos and flywheels | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.22 per kg, 76% below the world average of $17.60, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola ignition system imports (HS 8511): 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 8511: Ignition or starting equipment; used for spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion engines; generators and cut outs used in conjunction with such engines.
Common questions
What is the value of ignition system imported by Angola?
Angola imported ignition system worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply ignition system to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Portugal (22%) and the United States (18%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of ignition system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.22 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $17.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ignition system to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ignition system?
The HS code for ignition system is heading 8511. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8511.40 (38% of the value) and 8511.10 (17%).
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