Railway parts imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $3.8 million of railway parts in 2024 (251 tonnes). Value rose 346% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $3.8M | 251 t |
| 2023 | $854K | 48 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 118 t |
| 2021 | $203K | 33 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 58 t |
| 2019 | $589K | 266 t |
| 2018 | $504K | 28 t |
| 2017 | $376K | 49 t |
Where Angola imports railway parts from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (36%), France (32%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+678% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 36% |
| France | $1.2M | 32% |
| South Africa | $593K | 16% |
| Portugal | $267K | 7% |
| United States | $201K | 5.3% |
| China | $62K | 1.6% |
| Mozambique | $46K | 1.2% |
| Malawi | $31K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8607
| 8607.12 | Non-driving bogies | 70% |
| 8607.19 | Railway wheels and axles | 17% |
| 8607.91 | Locomotive parts (other) | 6.2% |
| 8607.99 | Rolling stock parts (other) | 3.8% |
| 8607.30 | Railway couplings and buffers | 1.3% |
| 8607.21 | Railway air brakes | 0.7% |
| 8607.29 | Railway brakes (non-air) | 0.3% |
| 8607.11 | Driving bogies | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.17 per kg, 133% above the world average of $6.50. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola railway parts imports (HS 8607): 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 8607: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway parts imported by Angola?
Angola imported railway parts worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 251 tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 346% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway parts to Angola?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by France (32%) and South Africa (16%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 678% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.17 per kg in 2024, 133% above the world average of $6.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway parts to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $376 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 913%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway parts?
The HS code for railway parts is heading 8607. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8607.12 (70% of the value) and 8607.19 (17%).
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