Trucks imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trucks by Angola reached $197.7 million in 2024 (27.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $418.4 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 | $197.7M | 27.0K t |
| 2023 | $363.0M | 49.0K t |
| 2022 | $418.4M | 47.1K t |
| 2021 | $226.3M | 25.9K t |
| 2020 | $116.6M | 13.4K t |
| 2019 | $150.0M | 14.9K t |
| 2018 | $130.9M | 15.1K t |
| 2017 | $66.7M | 8.0K t |
Where Angola imports trucks from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+82% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $100.8M | 51% |
| Japan | $21.2M | 11% |
| South Africa | $13.8M | 7% |
| Sweden | $12.8M | 6.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12.6M | 6.4% |
| Portugal | $6.2M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $4.5M | 2.3% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $3.1M | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $3.0M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 29% |
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 24% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 18% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 17% |
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 10% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 0.7% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.33 per kg, 25% below the world average of $9.72, 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.
Trucks exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported trucks worth $2.0 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (28%), United Arab Emirates (25%), Nigeria (25%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $556K | 28% |
| United Arab Emirates | $495K | 25% |
| Nigeria | $490K | 25% |
| France | $117K | 6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $102K | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $84K | 4.3% |
| Namibia | $37K | 1.9% |
| Botswana | $25K | 1.3% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $20K | 1% |
| Zimbabwe | $19K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by Angola?
Angola imported trucks worth $197.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($100.8 million), followed by Japan (11%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.33 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of trucks to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $66.7 million in 2017 to $197.7 million in 2024, an increase of 196%. The peak was 2022 at $418.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $208.7 million a year.
Does Angola also export trucks?
Yes. Angola exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the United Arab Emirates and Nigeria. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $195.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8704.23 (29% of the value) and 8704.21 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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