Manual and towed forklifts imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $4.1 million of manual and towed forklifts in 2024 (762 tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.1 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 | $4.1M | 762 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 674 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 406 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 669 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 587 t |
| 2017 | $819K | 157 t |
Where Angola imports manual and towed forklifts from
One supplier dominates: Portugal accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+141% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.1M | 51% |
| China | $1.4M | 35% |
| France | $202K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $94K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $73K | 1.8% |
| Mozambique | $39K | 1% |
| India | $32K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.37 per kg, 24% above the world average of $4.32. 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 manual and towed forklifts imports (HS 8427.90): 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 8427.90: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual and towed forklifts imported by Angola?
Angola imported manual and towed forklifts worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 762 tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual and towed forklifts to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (35%) and France (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 141% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual and towed forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.37 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $4.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual and towed forklifts to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $819 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 399%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual and towed forklifts?
The HS code for manual and towed forklifts is subheading 8427.90. 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 8427 page.
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