Lubricant imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lubricant by Angola reached $9.7 million in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 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 | $9.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Angola imports lubricant from
Most of the value came from Belgium (25%), Portugal (19%), South Africa (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+577% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.4M | 25% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 19% |
| South Africa | $813K | 8.4% |
| Spain | $793K | 8.2% |
| China | $791K | 8.2% |
| United States | $607K | 6.3% |
| Germany | $522K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $422K | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $407K | 4.2% |
| France | $383K | 4% |
Product types under HS 3403
| 3403.99 | Non-petroleum lubricant | 77% |
| 3403.19 | General lubricant | 21% |
| 3403.11 | Textile lubricant | 1.5% |
| 3403.91 | Textile treatment oil | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3403.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.20 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.73, 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola lubricant imports (HS 3403): 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 3403: Lubricating preparations and those used in oil or grease treatment of textile and similar materials; excluding preparations containing 70% or more (by weight) of petroleum or bituminous mineral oils.
Common questions
What is the value of lubricant imported by Angola?
Angola imported lubricant worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply lubricant to Angola?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Portugal (19%) and South Africa (8%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 577% on the year.
What is the average import price of lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.20 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lubricant to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2023 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lubricant?
The HS code for lubricant is heading 3403. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3403.99 (77% of the value) and 3403.19 (21%).
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