Ceramic pigment imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $2.7 million of ceramic pigment in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 57% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.6 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 | $2.7M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 11.2K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 12.0K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 296 t |
| 2017 | $859K | 294 t |
Where Angola imports ceramic pigment from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (47%), China (43%), Greece (4%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.3M | 47% |
| China | $1.2M | 43% |
| Greece | $107K | 3.9% |
| South Africa | $94K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $56K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.4% |
| United States | $3K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3207
| 3207.10 | Prepared pigments and colors | 57% |
| 3207.20 | Vitrifiable enamels and glazes | 32% |
| 3207.30 | Ceramic lustres | 7.5% |
| 3207.40 | Glass frit and glass powder | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3207.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, 69% below the world average of $1.78, 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 ceramic pigment imports (HS 3207): 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 3207: Pigments, prepared; opacifiers, colours, vitrifiable enamels, glazes, engobes (slips), liquid lustres etc as used in the ceramic enamelling or glass industry; glass frit and powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic pigment imported by Angola?
Angola imported ceramic pigment worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 197 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic pigment to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by China (43%) and Greece (4%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $1.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic pigment to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $859 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 216%. The peak was 2019 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic pigment?
The HS code for ceramic pigment is heading 3207. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3207.10 (57% of the value) and 3207.20 (32%).
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