Manual arc welding machines imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual arc welding machines by Angola reached $3.0 million in 2024 (183 tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average.
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 | $3.0M | 183 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 141 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 176 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 88 t |
| 2020 | $985K | 71 t |
| 2019 | $647K | 72 t |
| 2018 | $530K | 81 t |
| 2017 | $555K | 27 t |
Where Angola imports manual arc welding machines from
Most of the value came from Portugal (20%), France (16%), Brazil (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+184% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $579K | 20% |
| France | $480K | 16% |
| Brazil | $450K | 15% |
| South Africa | $320K | 11% |
| Malaysia | $220K | 7.4% |
| China | $186K | 6.3% |
| United Kingdom | $121K | 4.1% |
| India | $81K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $74K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $67K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.17 per kg, close to the world average of $13.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola manual arc welding machines imports (HS 8515.39): 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 8515.39: Welding machines and apparatus: for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, other than fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of manual arc welding machines imported by Angola?
Angola imported manual arc welding machines worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 183 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual arc welding machines to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($579 thousand), followed by France (16%) and Brazil (15%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual arc welding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.17 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $13.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manual arc welding machines to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $555 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 433%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual arc welding machines?
The HS code for manual arc welding machines is subheading 8515.39. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8515 page.
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