Phones and network equipment imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $148.8 million of phones and network equipment in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 36% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $232.7 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 | $148.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $232.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $174.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $142.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $97.0M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $107.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $130.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $91.7M | 531 t |
Where Angola imports phones and network equipment from
China alone supplied 56% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $83.3M | 56% |
| Portugal | $16.4M | 11% |
| Sweden | $8.9M | 6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.4M | 4.3% |
| United States | $5.9M | 4% |
| South Africa | $4.6M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.7M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 2.4% |
| Norway | $2.1M | 1.4% |
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8517
| 8517.62 | Transmission and switching apparatus | 48% |
| 8517.12 | Mobile phones | 18% |
| 8517.61 | Base stations | 12% |
| 8517.70 | Telephone and communication parts | 12% |
| 8517.69 | Communication apparatus (other) | 9.6% |
| 8517.18 | Telephone sets (other) | 1% |
| 8517.11 | Cordless telephones | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $109.22 per kg, 54% below the world average of $239.13, 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.
Phones and network equipment exports from Angola
Angola exported $2.1 million of phones and network equipment in 2024 (23 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Brazil (23%), Netherlands (23%), United Kingdom (22%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $480K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $478K | 23% |
| United Kingdom | $451K | 22% |
| Hungary | $229K | 11% |
| Germany | $160K | 7.6% |
| Hong Kong | $69K | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $37K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $23K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $23K | 1.1% |
| United States | $21K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola phones and network equipment imports (HS 8517): 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 8517: Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular/wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528.
Common questions
What is the value of phones and network equipment imported by Angola?
Angola imported phones and network equipment worth $148.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply phones and network equipment to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($83.3 million), followed by Portugal (11%) and Sweden (6%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 90 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of phones and network equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $109.22 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $239.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of phones and network equipment to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.7 million in 2017 to $148.8 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2023 at $232.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $140.7 million a year.
Does Angola also export phones and network equipment?
Yes. Angola exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, the Netherlands and the United Kingdom. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $146.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for phones and network equipment?
The HS code for phones and network equipment is heading 8517. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8517.62 (48% of the value) and 8517.12 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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