Plugs and sockets imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported plugs and sockets worth $10.3 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $10.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $8.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $6.7M | 787 t |
Where Angola imports plugs and sockets from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (24%), China (20%), Portugal (16%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+423% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 24% |
| China | $2.0M | 20% |
| Portugal | $1.6M | 16% |
| United States | $1.1M | 11% |
| Norway | $829K | 8.1% |
| France | $476K | 4.6% |
| Turkey | $279K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $215K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $174K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $152K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.99 per kg, 83% below the world average of $36.14, 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.
Plugs and sockets exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported plugs and sockets worth $517 thousand (40 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Norway (20%), Sri Lanka (17%), Republic of the Congo (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $102K | 20% |
| Sri Lanka | $89K | 17% |
| Republic of the Congo | $80K | 16% |
| Namibia | $77K | 15% |
| South Africa | $45K | 8.7% |
| Ghana | $37K | 7.2% |
| DR Congo | $14K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 2.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $12K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola plugs and sockets imports (HS 8536.69): 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of plugs and sockets imported by Angola?
Angola imported plugs and sockets worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plugs and sockets to Angola?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (20%) and Portugal (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 67 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 423% on the year.
What is the average import price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.99 per kg in 2024, 83% below the world average of $36.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plugs and sockets to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.7 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
Does Angola also export plugs and sockets?
Yes. Angola exported $517 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Sri Lanka and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $9.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69. 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 8536 page.
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