Low voltage switch imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low voltage switch by Angola reached $48.9 million in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 7% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $48.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $52.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $46.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $36.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $31.1M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.9M | 5.8K t |
| 2018 | $40.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $32.7M | 2.2K t |
Where Angola imports low voltage switch from
Most of the value came from Portugal (26%), United States (15%), United Kingdom (13%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $12.8M | 26% |
| United States | $7.3M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $6.3M | 13% |
| China | $5.8M | 12% |
| Norway | $2.2M | 4.5% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 4.3% |
| France | $2.1M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| India | $918K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.90 | Electrical switching apparatus (other) | 28% |
| 8536.69 | Plugs and sockets | 21% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical switches | 16% |
| 8536.20 | Circuit breakers | 13% |
| 8536.49 | Relays (higher voltage) | 6.3% |
| 8536.70 | Optical fiber connectors | 5.9% |
| 8536.30 | Circuit protection devices | 5.4% |
| 8536.10 | Low voltage fuses | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.80 per kg, 79% below the world average of $37.06, 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.
Low voltage switch exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported low voltage switch worth $1.0 million (399 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Norway (20%), South Africa (17%), Portugal (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $201K | 20% |
| South Africa | $171K | 17% |
| Portugal | $108K | 11% |
| Namibia | $98K | 9.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $89K | 8.6% |
| Sri Lanka | $89K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 4.1% |
| Ghana | $37K | 3.6% |
| Indonesia | $35K | 3.4% |
| France | $20K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola low voltage switch imports (HS 8536): 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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by Angola?
Angola imported low voltage switch worth $48.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($12.8 million), followed by the United States (15%) and the United Kingdom (13%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 99 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 168% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.80 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $37.06 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low voltage switch to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.7 million in 2017 to $48.9 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2023 at $52.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.5 million a year.
Does Angola also export low voltage switch?
Yes. Angola exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, South Africa and Portugal. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $47.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8536.90 (28% of the value) and 8536.69 (21%).
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