Railway coaches imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $4.5 million of railway coaches in 2024 (94 tonnes). Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 158% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $19.2 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 | $4.5M | 94 t |
| 2022 | $19.2M | 479 t |
| 2021 | $6K | 0 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 148 t |
| 2019 | $0K | - |
| 2017 | $6K | 0 t |
Where Angola imports railway coaches from
One supplier dominates: Mozambique accounted for 72% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $3.2M | 72% |
| Malawi | $1.2M | 28% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8603
| 8603.90 | Self-propelled railway coaches | 100% |
| 8603.10 | Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks: self-propelled, powered from an external source of electricity (excluding those of heading no. 8604) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.35 per kg, close to the world average of $47.93.
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 railway coaches imports (HS 8603): 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 8603: Railway or tramway coaches, vans and trucks; self-propelled tenders, other than those of heading no. 8604.
Common questions
What is the value of railway coaches imported by Angola?
Angola imported railway coaches worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94 tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 107 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply railway coaches to Angola?
Mozambique was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Malawi (28%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of railway coaches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.35 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $47.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of railway coaches to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $19.2 million. Over 6 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway coaches?
The HS code for railway coaches is heading 8603. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8603.90 (100% of the value) and 8603.10 (0%).
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