Prefabricated buildings imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $36.6 million of prefabricated buildings in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). That is 122% 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 | $36.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $16.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2022 | $30.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $19.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 4.2K t |
Where Angola imports prefabricated buildings from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Italy (15%), Portugal (10%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.2M | 39% |
| Italy | $5.6M | 15% |
| Portugal | $3.8M | 10% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 4.5% |
| Botswana | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $932K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $881K | 2.4% |
| India | $709K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 99% |
| 9406.10 | Prefabricated wooden building | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.83 per kg, 29% above the world average of $2.98. 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.
Prefabricated buildings exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported prefabricated buildings worth $838 thousand (209 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (47%), Portugal (25%), United Kingdom (6%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $391K | 47% |
| Portugal | $207K | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $48K | 5.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $39K | 4.7% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $35K | 4.2% |
| Namibia | $32K | 3.9% |
| France | $31K | 3.7% |
| Ghana | $21K | 2.5% |
| Norway | $13K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $11K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola prefabricated buildings imports (HS 9406): 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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings imported by Angola?
Angola imported prefabricated buildings worth $36.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 122% on 2023.
Which countries supply prefabricated buildings to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by Italy (15%) and Portugal (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 235% on the year.
What is the average import price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.83 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $2.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of prefabricated buildings to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $36.6 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
Does Angola also export prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Angola exported $838 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Portugal and the United Kingdom. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $35.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (98% of the value) and 9406.10 (2%).
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