Specialist vessels exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of specialist vessels by Angola reached $1.41 billion in 2024 (198.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 97 countries. Value rose 193% on 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 147% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.41B | 198.6K t |
| 2023 | $482.2M | 130.6K t |
| 2022 | $955.7M | 302.8K t |
| 2021 | $247.9M | 1.07M t |
| 2020 | $477.2M | 92.8K t |
| 2019 | $31.9M | 15.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 9.2K t |
Where Angola exports specialist vessels to
Most of it went to Singapore (42%), United States (42%), Spain (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+487% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $592.6M | 42% |
| United States | $591.2M | 42% |
| Spain | $199.7M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $11.9M | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $5.7M | 0.4% |
| China | $4.2M | 0.3% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4.2M | 0.3% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $2.4M | 0.2% |
| Cameroon | $2.2M | 0.2% |
| Benin | $480K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8905
| 8905.20 | Offshore drilling platforms | 97% |
| 8905.90 | Floating cranes and docks | 2.5% |
| 8905.10 | Dredgers | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8905.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.12 per kg, close to the world average of $6.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialist vessels imports to Angola
Angola imported $79.5 million of specialist vessels in 2024 (28.3 thousand tonnes). Italy alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $72.6M | 91% |
| Senegal | $3.4M | 4.3% |
| Portugal | $2.2M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $752K | 1% |
| China | $616K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 0% |
| Lithuania | $4K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $1K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Romania | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola specialist vessels exports (HS 8905): 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 8905: Light-vessels, fire-floats, dredgers, floating cranes, other vessels; the navigability of which is subsidiary to main function; floating docks, floating, submersible drilling, production platforms.
Common questions
What is the value of specialist vessels exported by Angola?
Angola exported specialist vessels worth $1.41 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 198.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 97 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 193% on 2023.
Which countries buy specialist vessels from Angola?
Singapore was the largest buyer with 42% of the value ($592.6 million), followed by the United States (42%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average export price of specialist vessels per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.12 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of specialist vessels from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.3 million in 2018 to $1.41 billion in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $516.6 million a year.
Does Angola also import specialist vessels?
Yes. Angola imported $79.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Italy, Senegal and Portugal. On balance Angola is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.34 billion a year.
What is the HS code for specialist vessels?
The HS code for specialist vessels is heading 8905. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8905.20 (97% of the value) and 8905.90 (2%).
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