Weighing scale imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported weighing scale worth $5.8 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 989 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 535 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 712 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 552 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 406 t |
Where Angola imports weighing scale from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Portugal (28%), India (5%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+161% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 41% |
| Portugal | $1.6M | 28% |
| India | $279K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $241K | 4.1% |
| Brazil | $194K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $159K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $133K | 2.3% |
| United States | $127K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $111K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $86K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8423
| 8423.10 | Personal and household scales | 30% |
| 8423.89 | Heavy industrial scales 5000kg+ | 23% |
| 8423.90 | Scale weights and parts | 17% |
| 8423.82 | Industrial scales 30-5000kg | 11% |
| 8423.30 | Hopper and dosing scales | 7.5% |
| 8423.81 | Industrial scales up to 30kg | 6.4% |
| 8423.20 | Conveyor weighing scales | 6.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8423.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.93 per kg, 40% below the world average of $8.20, 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola weighing scale imports (HS 8423): 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 8423: Weighing machines; excluding balances of a sensitivity of 5cg or better, including weight operated counting or checking machines and weights of all kinds.
Common questions
What is the value of weighing scale imported by Angola?
Angola imported weighing scale worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply weighing scale to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Portugal (28%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 672% on the year.
What is the average import price of weighing scale per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.93 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $8.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of weighing scale to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for weighing scale?
The HS code for weighing scale is heading 8423. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 8423.10 (30% of the value) and 8423.89 (23%).
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