Tower cranes imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported tower cranes worth $4.1 million (165 tonnes). That is 273% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $14.6 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 | $4.1M | 165 t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 330 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 403 t |
| 2021 | $14.6M | 238 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 868 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 127 t |
| 2018 | $195K | 104 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 446 t |
Where Angola imports tower cranes from
Most of the value came from Italy (49%), France (24%), Mozambique (21%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.0M | 49% |
| France | $1.0M | 24% |
| Mozambique | $846K | 21% |
| Portugal | $206K | 5% |
| China | $41K | 1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.04 per kg, 772% above the world average of $2.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tower cranes exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported tower cranes worth $1.7 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Belgium accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.7M | 100% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola tower cranes imports (HS 8426.20): 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 8426.20: Cranes: tower cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of tower cranes imported by Angola?
Angola imported tower cranes worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 165 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 174 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 273% on 2023.
Which countries supply tower cranes to Angola?
Italy was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by France (24%) and Mozambique (21%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of tower cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.04 per kg in 2024, 772% above the world average of $2.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tower cranes to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. The peak was 2021 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
Does Angola also export tower cranes?
Yes. Angola exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium and Portugal. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for tower cranes?
The HS code for tower cranes is subheading 8426.20. 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 8426 page.
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