Petrol generator sets imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol generator sets by Angola reached $11.6 million in 2024 (845 tonnes). That is 455% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $11.6M | 845 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 633 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 732 t |
| 2021 | $952K | 445 t |
| 2020 | $864K | 344 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 196 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 347 t |
Where Angola imports petrol generator sets from
Italy alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $10.9M | 94% |
| China | $474K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $71K | 0.6% |
| Portugal | $65K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $18K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $16K | 0.1% |
| United States | $8K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.70 per kg, 38% above the world average of $9.94. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 petrol generator sets imports (HS 8502.20): 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 8502.20: Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol generator sets imported by Angola?
Angola imported petrol generator sets worth $11.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 845 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 455% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol generator sets to Angola?
Italy was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by China (4%) and Germany (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 43% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.70 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $9.94 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of petrol generator sets to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $11.6 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol generator sets?
The HS code for petrol generator sets is subheading 8502.20. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8502 page.
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