Medical instruments imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical instruments by Angola reached $74.4 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $115.8 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 | $74.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $115.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $90.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $63.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $75.4M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $42.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $51.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $27.5M | 3.1K t |
Where Angola imports medical instruments from
Most of the value came from Portugal (41%), China (27%), India (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $30.3M | 41% |
| China | $19.7M | 27% |
| India | $5.8M | 7.8% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.4M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 1.9% |
| Pakistan | $863K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $848K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical instruments (other) | 54% |
| 9018.39 | Catheters and cannulae | 16% |
| 9018.31 | Medical syringes | 9.9% |
| 9018.19 | Electrodiagnostic equipment | 5% |
| 9018.13 | MRI machines | 4.3% |
| 9018.12 | Ultrasound machines | 2.7% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments | 2.3% |
| 9018.32 | Medical needles | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.81 per kg, 47% below the world average of $37.39, 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.
Medical instruments exports from Angola
Exports of medical instruments by Angola reached $201 thousand in 2024 (8 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (46%), Portugal (35%), India (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $93K | 46% |
| Portugal | $70K | 35% |
| India | $13K | 6.3% |
| Norway | $9K | 4.6% |
| France | $4K | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $4K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $4K | 2% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola medical instruments imports (HS 9018): 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by Angola?
Angola imported medical instruments worth $74.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($30.3 million), followed by China (27%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.81 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $37.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical instruments to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.5 million in 2017 to $74.4 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2023 at $115.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $67.6 million a year.
Does Angola also export medical instruments?
Yes. Angola exported $201 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Portugal and India. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $74.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (54% of the value) and 9018.39 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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