Specialized machinery imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported specialized machinery worth $208.5 million (10.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $208.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2023 | $234.7M | 10.1K t |
| 2022 | $111.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2021 | $109.9M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $91.0M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $109.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $77.7M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $137.2M | 3.1K t |
Where Angola imports specialized machinery from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (15%), United States (12%), China (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $30.3M | 15% |
| United States | $25.4M | 12% |
| China | $21.4M | 10% |
| Italy | $21.2M | 10% |
| Norway | $21.2M | 10% |
| Singapore | $12.9M | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $10.5M | 5% |
| Portugal | $8.5M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $7.5M | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $7.0M | 3.3% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Specialized machinery (other types) | 51% |
| 8479.90 | Specialized machinery parts | 26% |
| 8479.20 | Oil extraction and pressing machinery | 14% |
| 8479.82 | Industrial mixing and homogenizing machines | 2.8% |
| 8479.79 | Passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) | 2.2% |
| 8479.10 | Construction and public works machinery | 1.8% |
| 8479.60 | Evaporative air coolers | 1.4% |
| 8479.50 | Industrial robots | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.38 per kg, close to the world average of $18.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized machinery exports from Angola
Exports of specialized machinery by Angola reached $22.3 million in 2024 (953 tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (45%), Namibia (16%), Republic of the Congo (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $10.1M | 45% |
| Namibia | $3.5M | 16% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2.0M | 9% |
| Spain | $1.4M | 6.4% |
| New Zealand | $765K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $646K | 2.9% |
| United Kingdom | $569K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $458K | 2.1% |
| United States | $458K | 2.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $379K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola specialized machinery imports (HS 8479): 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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Angola?
Angola imported specialized machinery worth $208.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Angola?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($30.3 million), followed by the United States (12%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 87 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 78% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.38 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $137.2 million in 2017 to $208.5 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $234.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $135.0 million a year.
Does Angola also export specialized machinery?
Yes. Angola exported $22.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Namibia and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $186.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8479.89 (51% of the value) and 8479.90 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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