Measuring instruments imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of measuring instruments by Angola reached $27.1 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $27.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $22.7M | 701 t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 586 t |
| 2021 | $18.1M | 386 t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 288 t |
| 2019 | $14.8M | 517 t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 260 t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 111 t |
Where Angola imports measuring instruments from
The largest suppliers were United States (32%), United Kingdom (12%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+243% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $8.6M | 32% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 12% |
| China | $3.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 6.6% |
| Portugal | $1.7M | 6.4% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 4.9% |
| France | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $766K | 2.8% |
| Sweden | $517K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 9031
| 9031.80 | Precision measuring instruments | 72% |
| 9031.90 | Measurement device parts | 17% |
| 9031.49 | Optical measurement instrument | 8.3% |
| 9031.10 | Machine balancing equipment | 1.4% |
| 9031.20 | Test benches | 1.1% |
| 9031.41 | Semiconductor inspection systems | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9031.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.32 per kg, 74% below the world average of $90.86, 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.
Measuring instruments exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported measuring instruments worth $2.2 million (23 tonnes). Most of it went to France (17%), United Kingdom (16%), Germany (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $370K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $350K | 16% |
| Germany | $312K | 14% |
| South Africa | $277K | 13% |
| Norway | $156K | 7.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $113K | 5.1% |
| United States | $89K | 4% |
| Belgium | $70K | 3.2% |
| Namibia | $62K | 2.8% |
| Finland | $60K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola measuring instruments imports (HS 9031): 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 9031: Measuring or checking instruments, appliances and machines, n.e.c. or included in this chapter; profile projectors.
Common questions
What is the value of measuring instruments imported by Angola?
Angola imported measuring instruments worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply measuring instruments to Angola?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (12%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 243% on the year.
What is the average import price of measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.32 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $90.86 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of measuring instruments to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does Angola also export measuring instruments?
Yes. Angola exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, the United Kingdom and Germany. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $24.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for measuring instruments?
The HS code for measuring instruments is heading 9031. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 9031.80 (72% of the value) and 9031.90 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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