Biopolymer imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $2.4 million of biopolymer in 2024 (453 tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.7 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 | $2.4M | 453 t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 690 t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $782K | 170 t |
| 2020 | $397K | 136 t |
| 2019 | $759K | 130 t |
| 2018 | $911K | 147 t |
| 2017 | $339K | 52 t |
Where Angola imports biopolymer from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (27%), China (20%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $634K | 27% |
| China | $471K | 20% |
| United States | $310K | 13% |
| Netherlands | $238K | 10% |
| Ireland | $211K | 9% |
| Namibia | $132K | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $94K | 4% |
| Belgium | $73K | 3.1% |
| Portugal | $54K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $38K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 3913
| 3913.90 | Polymers, natural and modified natural: in primary forms (excluding alginic acid, its salts and esters) | 61% |
| 3913.10 | Alginic acid and alginate salts | 39% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3913.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.20 per kg, 45% below the world average of $9.40, 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.
Biopolymer exports from Angola
Exports of biopolymer by Angola reached $563 thousand in 2024 (144 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Namibia (50%), Ghana (19%), Nigeria (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $280K | 50% |
| Ghana | $105K | 19% |
| Nigeria | $92K | 16% |
| Republic of the Congo | $48K | 8.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $24K | 4.2% |
| China | $14K | 2.5% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola biopolymer imports (HS 3913): 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 3913: Natural polymers (e.g. alginic acid) and modified natural polymers (e.g. hardened proteins, chemical derivatives of natural rubber), n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of biopolymer imported by Angola?
Angola imported biopolymer worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 453 tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply biopolymer to Angola?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($634 thousand), followed by China (20%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of biopolymer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.20 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $9.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of biopolymer to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $339 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 595%. The peak was 2022 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
Does Angola also export biopolymer?
Yes. Angola exported $563 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Ghana and Nigeria. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for biopolymer?
The HS code for biopolymer is heading 3913. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3913.90 (61% of the value) and 3913.10 (39%).
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