Piston engine imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of piston engine by Angola reached $20.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $36.5 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 | $20.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $16.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $29.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $36.5M | 965 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 578 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 112 t |
Where Angola imports piston engine from
The largest suppliers were Russia (42%), China (34%), Nigeria (14%). Among the main suppliers, Nigeria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $8.5M | 42% |
| China | $6.9M | 34% |
| Nigeria | $2.8M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $429K | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $361K | 1.8% |
| Portugal | $314K | 1.5% |
| United States | $233K | 1.1% |
| Republic of the Congo | $209K | 1% |
| South Korea | $170K | 0.8% |
| Namibia | $110K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 43% |
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 29% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 18% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 3.4% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 3.4% |
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 1.7% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 1.1% |
| 8407.29 | Marine inboard engines | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.44 per kg, 53% below the world average of $17.78, 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.
Piston engine exports from Angola
Exports of piston engine by Angola reached $1.1 million in 2024 (29 tonnes). Most of it went to Canada (37%), France (25%), South Africa (20%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+420% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $420K | 37% |
| France | $282K | 25% |
| South Africa | $229K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $178K | 16% |
| Germany | $9K | 0.8% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Angola?
Angola imported piston engine worth $20.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Angola?
Russia was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by China (34%) and Nigeria (14%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.44 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of piston engine to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $20.4 million in 2024, an increase of 478%. The peak was 2019 at $36.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.8 million a year.
Does Angola also export piston engine?
Yes. Angola exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, France and South Africa. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $19.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8407.10 (43% of the value) and 8407.32 (29%).
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