Mechanical seals imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mechanical seals by Angola reached $21.5 million in 2024 (436 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 17% 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 | $21.5M | 436 t |
| 2023 | $18.4M | 541 t |
| 2022 | $17.8M | 634 t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 581 t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 351 t |
| 2019 | $13.4M | 433 t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 292 t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 38 t |
Where Angola imports mechanical seals from
The largest suppliers were United Arab Emirates (26%), United Kingdom (17%), France (11%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $5.5M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 17% |
| France | $2.4M | 11% |
| United States | $2.1M | 9.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 7.1% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $848K | 3.9% |
| Portugal | $760K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $760K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $621K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $49.35 per kg, 40% below the world average of $81.85, 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.
Mechanical seals exports from Angola
Angola exported $301 thousand of mechanical seals in 2024 (3 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (30%), United Arab Emirates (24%), South Africa (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $92K | 31% |
| United Arab Emirates | $73K | 24% |
| South Africa | $47K | 16% |
| Germany | $26K | 8.5% |
| United States | $25K | 8.4% |
| Namibia | $16K | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 3.2% |
| Egypt | $5K | 1.8% |
| Ghana | $4K | 1.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $3K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola mechanical seals imports (HS 8484.20): 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 8484.20: Seals: mechanical.
Common questions
What is the value of mechanical seals imported by Angola?
Angola imported mechanical seals worth $21.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 436 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply mechanical seals to Angola?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (17%) and France (11%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of mechanical seals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $49.35 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $81.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mechanical seals to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $21.5 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does Angola also export mechanical seals?
Yes. Angola exported $301 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, the United Arab Emirates and South Africa. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $21.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for mechanical seals?
The HS code for mechanical seals is subheading 8484.20. 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 8484 page.
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