Trailers imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $28.9 million of trailers in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $43.7 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 | $28.9M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $43.7M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $41.0M | 11.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $29.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.3M | 2.9K t |
Where Angola imports trailers from
China alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.5M | 50% |
| Brazil | $7.1M | 25% |
| Portugal | $2.2M | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Sri Lanka | $747K | 2.6% |
| Poland | $411K | 1.4% |
| United States | $373K | 1.3% |
| India | $273K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $255K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $239K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | General cargo trailers | 39% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers | 30% |
| 8716.90 | Trailer parts | 9.9% |
| 8716.80 | Non-motorized vehicles (other) | 9.1% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers (other types) | 8.7% |
| 8716.20 | Agricultural loader trailers | 2.7% |
| 8716.10 | Caravan trailers | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.90 per kg, 35% below the world average of $4.45, 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.
Trailers exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported trailers worth $522 thousand (864 tonnes). Most of it went to United Arab Emirates (37%), DR Congo (24%), Namibia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $192K | 37% |
| DR Congo | $126K | 24% |
| Namibia | $80K | 15% |
| United States | $32K | 6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $29K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $23K | 4.3% |
| France | $14K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $13K | 2.4% |
| Norway | $11K | 2.1% |
| Qatar | $3K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola trailers imports (HS 8716): 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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by Angola?
Angola imported trailers worth $28.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($14.5 million), followed by Brazil (24%) and Portugal (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 303% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.90 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of trailers to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.3 million in 2017 to $28.9 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2023 at $43.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.4 million a year.
Does Angola also export trailers?
Yes. Angola exported $522 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, the DR Congo and Namibia. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $28.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (39% of the value) and 8716.31 (30%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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