Valve imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported valve worth $429.8 million (11.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average.
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 | $429.8M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $304.7M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $216.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $210.0M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $226.6M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $134.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $198.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2017 | $180.4M | 4.7K t |
Where Angola imports valve from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (33%), United States (16%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $141.3M | 33% |
| United States | $70.6M | 16% |
| Italy | $62.0M | 14% |
| Norway | $33.7M | 7.8% |
| China | $23.4M | 5.4% |
| Portugal | $14.0M | 3.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $13.6M | 3.2% |
| France | $13.0M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $7.3M | 1.7% |
| India | $6.5M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Pipe and boiler control valves | 61% |
| 8481.90 | Valve and tap parts | 23% |
| 8481.40 | Safety and relief valves | 7% |
| 8481.30 | Check valves | 4.1% |
| 8481.20 | Hydraulic and pneumatic valves | 3.2% |
| 8481.10 | Pressure reducing valves | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.88 per kg, 60% above the world average of $24.30. 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.
Valve exports from Angola
Angola exported $47.1 million of valve in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 66% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+492% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $31.1M | 66% |
| Norway | $7.1M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $3.4M | 7.2% |
| Namibia | $2.6M | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $426K | 0.9% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $198K | 0.4% |
| Republic of the Congo | $185K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $143K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $117K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola valve imports (HS 8481): 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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Angola?
Angola imported valve worth $429.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Angola?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($141.3 million), followed by the United States (16%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 95 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 133% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.88 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $24.30 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of valve to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $180.4 million in 2017 to $429.8 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $237.6 million a year.
Does Angola also export valve?
Yes. Angola exported $47.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Norway and the United Kingdom. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $382.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (61% of the value) and 8481.90 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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