Surveying instruments imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $22.5 million of surveying instruments in 2024 (809 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.0 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 | $22.5M | 809 t |
| 2023 | $23.5M | 388 t |
| 2022 | $27.5M | 419 t |
| 2021 | $32.0M | 457 t |
| 2020 | $10.8M | 220 t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 223 t |
| 2018 | $12.7M | 180 t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 99 t |
Where Angola imports surveying instruments from
The largest suppliers were United States (33%), Germany (12%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main suppliers, Senegal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.3M | 33% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 11% |
| China | $1.0M | 4.6% |
| Portugal | $929K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $916K | 4.1% |
| Senegal | $815K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $783K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $742K | 3.3% |
| Namibia | $609K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 9015
| 9015.90 | Surveying instrument parts | 49% |
| 9015.80 | Surveying instruments (other) | 41% |
| 9015.10 | Rangefinders | 5.9% |
| 9015.30 | Spirit levels and transit levels | 2.4% |
| 9015.20 | Theodolites | 1.1% |
| 9015.40 | Photogrammetry equipment | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9015.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.78 per kg, 73% below the world average of $104.45, 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.
Surveying instruments exports from Angola
Exports of surveying instruments by Angola reached $21.8 million in 2024 (69 tonnes). Most of it went to Nigeria (33%), United Kingdom (23%), Namibia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Nigeria grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $7.2M | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $4.9M | 23% |
| Namibia | $3.2M | 15% |
| Republic of the Congo | $3.1M | 14% |
| United States | $563K | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $443K | 2% |
| Senegal | $409K | 1.9% |
| Romania | $222K | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $174K | 0.8% |
| Gabon | $161K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola surveying instruments imports (HS 9015): 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 9015: Surveying (including photogrammetrical surveying), hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances, excluding compasses, rangefinders.
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments imported by Angola?
Angola imported surveying instruments worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 809 tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments to Angola?
The United States was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Germany (12%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.78 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $104.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of surveying instruments to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, an increase of 283%. The peak was 2021 at $32.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.4 million a year.
Does Angola also export surveying instruments?
Yes. Angola exported $21.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, the United Kingdom and Namibia. That compares with imports of $22.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments?
The HS code for surveying instruments is heading 9015. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 9015.90 (49% of the value) and 9015.80 (41%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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