Barytes imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $5.0 million of barytes in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.2 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 | $5.0M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 16.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $914K | 5.3K t |
Where Angola imports barytes from
The largest suppliers were Morocco (47%), Netherlands (44%), Turkey (4%). Among the main suppliers, Mozambique grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $2.4M | 47% |
| Netherlands | $2.2M | 44% |
| Turkey | $223K | 4.5% |
| Mozambique | $136K | 2.7% |
| Portugal | $62K | 1.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $10K | 0.2% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2511
| 2511.10 | Barium sulphate (barytes): natural | 99% |
| 2511.20 | Barium carbonate (witherite): natural, whether or not calcined, other than barium oxide of heading no. 2816 | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2511.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.39 per kg, 200% above the world average of $0.13. 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola barytes imports (HS 2511): 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 2511: Natural barium sulphate (barytes); natural barium carbonate, (witherite) whether or not calcined, other than barium oxide of heading no. 2816.
Common questions
What is the value of barytes imported by Angola?
Angola imported barytes worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 156 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply barytes to Angola?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (44%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Mozambique grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of barytes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.39 per kg in 2024, 200% above the world average of $0.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of barytes to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $914 thousand in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 448%. The peak was 2023 at $11.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for barytes?
The HS code for barytes is heading 2511. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 2511.10 (99% of the value) and 2511.20 (1%).
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