Orthopaedic appliances imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of orthopaedic appliances by Angola reached $3.1 million in 2024 (166 tonnes). That is 67% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.5 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 | $3.1M | 166 t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 399 t |
| 2022 | $9.5M | 292 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 66 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 77 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 62 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 55 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 15 t |
Where Angola imports orthopaedic appliances from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Portugal (19%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $952K | 31% |
| Portugal | $577K | 19% |
| India | $503K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $260K | 8.4% |
| Brazil | $157K | 5.1% |
| France | $148K | 4.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $93K | 3% |
| United States | $71K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $65K | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $62K | 2% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.10 | Orthopedic supports | 32% |
| 9021.39 | Prosthetics (non-joint) | 19% |
| 9021.90 | Worn body appliances | 13% |
| 9021.31 | Prosthetic body parts | 12% |
| 9021.29 | Dental prosthetics | 9.3% |
| 9021.21 | Artificial teeth | 8% |
| 9021.50 | Cardiac pacemakers | 5% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.66 per kg, 95% below the world average of $345.26, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola orthopaedic appliances imports (HS 9021): 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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Angola?
Angola imported orthopaedic appliances worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 223 countries worldwide. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($952 thousand), followed by Portugal (19%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.66 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $345.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of orthopaedic appliances to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2022 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 9021.10 (32% of the value) and 9021.39 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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