Transformer imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $73.2 million of transformer in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $128.9 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 | $73.2M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $76.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $114.6M | 7.9K t |
| 2021 | $70.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $85.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2019 | $91.1M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $128.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2017 | $91.5M | 7.8K t |
Where Angola imports transformer from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Portugal (19%), Sweden (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.8M | 26% |
| Portugal | $13.7M | 19% |
| Sweden | $7.9M | 11% |
| United States | $5.3M | 7.3% |
| France | $3.2M | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $2.9M | 4% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| India | $2.5M | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 2% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 54% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 16% |
| 8504.33 | Medium dry transformers | 11% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 4.8% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 3.5% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 3.1% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 2% |
| 8504.31 | Control transformers | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.66 per kg, 37% below the world average of $23.20, 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.
Transformer exports from Angola
Angola exported $2.2 million of transformer in 2024 (132 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Poland (34%), Spain (22%), Malaysia (13%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $766K | 34% |
| Spain | $496K | 22% |
| Malaysia | $297K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $233K | 11% |
| Namibia | $115K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $44K | 2% |
| Norway | $38K | 1.7% |
| Republic of the Congo | $27K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $24K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by Angola?
Angola imported transformer worth $73.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by Portugal (19%) and Sweden (11%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 218% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.66 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transformer to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.5 million in 2017 to $73.2 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2018 at $128.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $91.5 million a year.
Does Angola also export transformer?
Yes. Angola exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Spain and Malaysia. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $71.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (54% of the value) and 8504.90 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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