Lifts and skip hoists imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported lifts and skip hoists worth $4.1 million (634 tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $14.3 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 | $4.1M | 634 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 603 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 714 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 690 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 754 t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 621 t |
Where Angola imports lifts and skip hoists from
The largest suppliers were China (36%), Portugal (35%), Spain (10%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 36% |
| Portugal | $1.4M | 35% |
| Spain | $419K | 10% |
| Ireland | $260K | 6.3% |
| Brazil | $248K | 6% |
| Thailand | $63K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $38K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $35K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $23K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.53 per kg, 26% above the world average of $5.17. 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola lifts and skip hoists imports (HS 8428.10): 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 8428.10: Lifts and skip hoists.
Common questions
What is the value of lifts and skip hoists imported by Angola?
Angola imported lifts and skip hoists worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 634 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifts and skip hoists to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Portugal (35%) and Spain (10%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 36% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifts and skip hoists per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.53 per kg in 2024, 26% above the world average of $5.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifts and skip hoists to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2018 at $14.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifts and skip hoists?
The HS code for lifts and skip hoists is subheading 8428.10. 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 8428 page.
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