Navigation instruments imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $3.9 million of navigation instruments in 2024 (28 tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.0 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 | $3.9M | 28 t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 43 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 70 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 28 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 98 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 21 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 4 t |
Where Angola imports navigation instruments from
The largest suppliers were France (19%), United Kingdom (18%), Norway (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $743K | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $717K | 18% |
| Norway | $468K | 12% |
| Portugal | $317K | 8.1% |
| Denmark | $277K | 7.1% |
| South Africa | $197K | 5% |
| Japan | $177K | 4.5% |
| United States | $174K | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $174K | 4.5% |
| China | $155K | 4% |
Product types under HS 9014
| 9014.80 | Navigation equipment | 53% |
| 9014.10 | Direction compasses | 24% |
| 9014.90 | Navigation equipment parts | 15% |
| 9014.20 | Aircraft navigation equipment | 8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9014.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $137.30 per kg, 73% below the world average of $507.35, 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.
Navigation instruments exports from Angola
Exports of navigation instruments by Angola reached $1.2 million in 2024 (9 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+722% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $911K | 77% |
| Netherlands | $122K | 10% |
| Spain | $66K | 5.6% |
| Germany | $18K | 1.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $16K | 1.4% |
| Namibia | $11K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $9K | 0.8% |
| France | $8K | 0.6% |
| Norway | $6K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $5K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola navigation instruments imports (HS 9014): 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 9014: Navigational instruments and appliances; direction finding compasses.
Common questions
What is the value of navigation instruments imported by Angola?
Angola imported navigation instruments worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply navigation instruments to Angola?
France was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($743 thousand), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and Norway (12%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 738% on the year.
What is the average import price of navigation instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $137.30 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $507.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of navigation instruments to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. The peak was 2022 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Angola also export navigation instruments?
Yes. Angola exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the Netherlands and Spain. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for navigation instruments?
The HS code for navigation instruments is heading 9014. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 9014.80 (53% of the value) and 9014.10 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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