Angola: Internal Combustion Engines Market 2025

Internal Combustion Engines Market Size in Angola

After three years of growth, the Angolan internal combustion engines market decreased by -29% to $X in 2021. In general, consumption saw a abrupt decrease. Internal combustion engines consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Internal Combustion Engines Exports

Exports from Angola

In 2021, shipments abroad of motor vehicles compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines increased by 275% to X units, rising for the third year in a row after two years of decline. In general, exports saw a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 280%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X units. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, internal combustion engines exports soared to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports enjoyed prominent growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 417% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X units), Nigeria (X units) and Iceland (X units) were the main destinations of internal combustion engines exports from Angola, together comprising 80% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Spain (with a CAGR of +73.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Nigeria ($X) remains the key foreign market for motor vehicles compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines exports from Angola, comprising 53% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a 20% share of total exports. It was followed by Congo, with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Nigeria amounted to +28.2%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Spain (+41.4% per year) and Congo (+2.6% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average internal combustion engines export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, approximately mirroring the previous year. In general, export price indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2021: its price increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, internal combustion engines export price increased by +20.4% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by 52% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per unit. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was South Africa ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Iceland ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Africa (+53.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Internal Combustion Engines Imports

Imports into Angola

After two years of growth, overseas purchases of motor vehicles compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines decreased by -28.1% to X units in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 64%. Imports peaked at X units in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, internal combustion engines imports contracted sharply to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, imports recorded a deep setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 22%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The United Arab Emirates (X units), Portugal (X units) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X units) were the main suppliers of internal combustion engines imports to Angola, with a combined 51% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (with a CAGR of +52.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest supplier of motor vehicles compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines to Angola, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Portugal ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Democratic Republic of the Congo, with a 7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from the United Arab Emirates stood at -14.9%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Portugal (-15.3% per year) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (+93.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average internal combustion engines import price stood at $X per unit in 2021, increasing by 2.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a deep setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 an increase of 6.8% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per unit), while the price for Italy ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Democratic Republic of the Congo (+26.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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