Starter motors imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $2.6 million of starter motors in 2024 (318 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged 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 | $2.6M | 318 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 309 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 673 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 294 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 463 t |
| 2018 | $2.3M | 265 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 67 t |
Where Angola imports starter motors from
Most of the value came from United States (27%), China (18%), Portugal (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $723K | 28% |
| China | $475K | 18% |
| Portugal | $425K | 16% |
| Netherlands | $299K | 11% |
| South Africa | $205K | 7.8% |
| France | $92K | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $79K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $69K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $54K | 2% |
| Italy | $47K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.27 per kg, 43% below the world average of $14.54, 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola starter motors imports (HS 8511.40): 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 8511.40: Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of starter motors imported by Angola?
Angola imported starter motors worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 318 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply starter motors to Angola?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($723 thousand), followed by China (18%) and Portugal (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 378% on the year.
What is the average import price of starter motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.27 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $14.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of starter motors to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for starter motors?
The HS code for starter motors is subheading 8511.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8511 page.
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