Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lead-acid traction batteries by Angola reached $3.4 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.8 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 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 943 t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 893 t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 464 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 1.5K t |
Where Angola imports lead-acid traction batteries from
Most of the value came from United States (37%), China (25%), Portugal (17%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+486% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.3M | 37% |
| China | $852K | 25% |
| Portugal | $560K | 17% |
| France | $193K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $113K | 3.3% |
| India | $99K | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $63K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $56K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $46K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $37K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.77 per kg, 29% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Lead-acid traction batteries exports from Angola
Angola exported $902 thousand of lead-acid traction batteries in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+752% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $896K | 99% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.4% |
| Senegal | $2K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Angola?
Angola imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Angola?
The United States was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (25%) and Portugal (17%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.77 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid traction batteries to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, a fall of 53%. The peak was 2023 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
Does Angola also export lead-acid traction batteries?
Yes. Angola exported $902 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and Senegal. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8507 page.
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