Lifting machinery parts imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lifting machinery parts by Angola reached $126.4 million in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $284.1 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 | $126.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $150.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2022 | $111.9M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $80.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $80.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $96.9M | 4.7K t |
| 2018 | $92.2M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $284.1M | 12.2K t |
Where Angola imports lifting machinery parts from
Most of the value came from United States (24%), China (14%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $30.9M | 25% |
| China | $17.3M | 14% |
| Portugal | $16.7M | 13% |
| South Africa | $10.2M | 8.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6.1M | 4.9% |
| Malaysia | $5.5M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $4.3M | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.9M | 3.1% |
| Singapore | $3.8M | 3% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 44% |
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 35% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 11% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 3.4% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 2.2% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 2% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 1.9% |
| 8431.42 | Bulldozer blades | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.61 per kg, 73% above the world average of $6.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lifting machinery parts exports from Angola
Exports of lifting machinery parts by Angola reached $14.2 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (20%), Singapore (15%), United States (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.9M | 20% |
| Singapore | $2.2M | 15% |
| United States | $1.8M | 12% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.2M | 8.6% |
| Namibia | $1.0M | 7.4% |
| United Kingdom | $918K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $814K | 5.7% |
| Norway | $804K | 5.7% |
| South Africa | $756K | 5.3% |
| Portugal | $267K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola lifting machinery parts imports (HS 8431): 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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by Angola?
Angola imported lifting machinery parts worth $126.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to Angola?
The United States was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($30.9 million), followed by China (14%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.61 per kg in 2024, 73% above the world average of $6.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting machinery parts to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $284.1 million in 2017 to $126.4 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2017 at $284.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $127.9 million a year.
Does Angola also export lifting machinery parts?
Yes. Angola exported $14.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Singapore and the United States. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $112.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8431.43 (44% of the value) and 8431.49 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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