Industrial trucks imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported industrial trucks worth $2.8 million (330 tonnes). That is 74% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $2.8M | 330 t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 147 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 49 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 249 t |
| 2020 | $513K | 181 t |
| 2019 | $283K | 72 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 231 t |
| 2017 | $717K | 149 t |
Where Angola imports industrial trucks from
The largest suppliers were Italy (33%), Germany (19%), Belgium (18%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $929K | 33% |
| Germany | $537K | 19% |
| Belgium | $519K | 18% |
| China | $486K | 17% |
| United States | $205K | 7.2% |
| Thailand | $102K | 3.6% |
| France | $36K | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $15K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $7K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8709
| 8709.19 | Industrial trucks (other power) | 67% |
| 8709.11 | Electric industrial trucks | 25% |
| 8709.90 | Industrial truck parts | 7.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8709.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.63 per kg, 25% below the world average of $11.46, 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.
Industrial trucks exports from Angola
Angola exported $1.3 million of industrial trucks in 2024 (106 tonnes). United States alone took 90% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 90% |
| Belgium | $134K | 11% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola industrial trucks imports (HS 8709): 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 8709: Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial trucks imported by Angola?
Angola imported industrial trucks worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 330 tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial trucks to Angola?
Italy was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($929 thousand), followed by Germany (19%) and Belgium (18%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.63 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $11.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial trucks to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $717 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 297%. The peak was 2021 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
Does Angola also export industrial trucks?
Yes. Angola exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States and Belgium. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial trucks?
The HS code for industrial trucks is heading 8709. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8709.19 (67% of the value) and 8709.11 (25%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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