Shovels and loaders (other) imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported shovels and loaders (other) worth $13.5 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 57% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $31.2 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 | $13.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $31.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $8.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 691 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 352 t |
Where Angola imports shovels and loaders (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), India (14%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.4M | 47% |
| India | $1.9M | 14% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 10% |
| Mozambique | $1.3M | 9.4% |
| Belgium | $819K | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $564K | 4.2% |
| Portugal | $440K | 3.3% |
| Malawi | $252K | 1.9% |
| Bolivia | $115K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $104K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.55 per kg, 45% below the world average of $6.43, 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.
Shovels and loaders (other) exports from Angola
Exports of shovels and loaders (other) by Angola reached $3.3 million in 2024 (386 tonnes). Zambia alone took 65% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.2M | 65% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 33% |
| DR Congo | $51K | 1.5% |
| China | $13K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $5K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola shovels and loaders (other) imports (HS 8429.59): 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 8429.59: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50.
Common questions
What is the value of shovels and loaders (other) imported by Angola?
Angola imported shovels and loaders (other) worth $13.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply shovels and loaders (other) to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by India (14%) and the United Arab Emirates (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of shovels and loaders (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.55 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $6.43 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of shovels and loaders (other) to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $13.5 million in 2024, an increase of 562%. The peak was 2023 at $31.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.3 million a year.
Does Angola also export shovels and loaders (other)?
Yes. Angola exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and the DR Congo. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $10.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for shovels and loaders (other)?
The HS code for shovels and loaders (other) is subheading 8429.59. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8429 page.
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