Industrial diesel engines imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $8.2 million of industrial diesel engines in 2024 (723 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $34.4 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 | $8.2M | 723 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $9.2M | 892 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 810 t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 403 t |
| 2019 | $9.4M | 494 t |
| 2018 | $34.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 172 t |
Where Angola imports industrial diesel engines from
Most of the value came from South Africa (32%), United States (17%), Portugal (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.6M | 32% |
| United States | $1.4M | 17% |
| Portugal | $1.3M | 16% |
| India | $792K | 9.6% |
| China | $596K | 7.3% |
| Netherlands | $268K | 3.3% |
| Lebanon | $261K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $193K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $166K | 2% |
| DR Congo | $116K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.37 per kg, close to the world average of $13.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial diesel engines exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported industrial diesel engines worth $1.2 million (197 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $808K | 68% |
| Egypt | $265K | 22% |
| Namibia | $66K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $14K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $9K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $9K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by Angola?
Angola imported industrial diesel engines worth $8.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 723 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to Angola?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Portugal (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.37 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $13.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $8.2 million in 2024, an increase of 120%. The peak was 2018 at $34.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.0 million a year.
Does Angola also export industrial diesel engines?
Yes. Angola exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Egypt and Namibia. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8408 page.
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