Cellulose ethers (other) imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellulose ethers (other) by Angola reached $2.3 million in 2024 (561 tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.5 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 | $2.3M | 561 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 646 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 786 t |
| 2021 | $2.2M | 403 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 599 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 608 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 229 t |
Where Angola imports cellulose ethers (other) from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), United States (15%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $941K | 40% |
| United States | $349K | 15% |
| Portugal | $301K | 13% |
| Germany | $179K | 7.6% |
| South Africa | $166K | 7.1% |
| Namibia | $105K | 4.5% |
| Belgium | $95K | 4% |
| Sweden | $51K | 2.2% |
| India | $48K | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $46K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.18 per kg, 32% below the world average of $6.16, 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 cellulose ethers (other) imports (HS 3912.39): 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 3912.39: Cellulose ethers: (other than carboxymethylcellulose and its salts), in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose ethers (other) imported by Angola?
Angola imported cellulose ethers (other) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 561 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose ethers (other) to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($941 thousand), followed by the United States (15%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 187% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose ethers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.18 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $6.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cellulose ethers (other) to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 125%. The peak was 2022 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose ethers (other)?
The HS code for cellulose ethers (other) is subheading 3912.39. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3912 page.
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