Chloride imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $11.7 million of chloride in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.6 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 | $11.7M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $20.6M | 26.6K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 9.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.0M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 8.2K t |
Where Angola imports chloride from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), United Arab Emirates (12%), Belgium (10%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.4M | 12% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 9.8% |
| United States | $741K | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $706K | 6% |
| Namibia | $652K | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $330K | 2.8% |
| Panama | $310K | 2.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $248K | 2.1% |
| Br. Virgin Isds | $192K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 2827
| 2827.51 | Sodium and potassium bromide | 53% |
| 2827.20 | Calcium chloride | 32% |
| 2827.49 | Metal chloride oxides (other) | 7.3% |
| 2827.39 | Metal chlorides (other) | 3.7% |
| 2827.31 | Magnesium chloride | 2.1% |
| 2827.32 | Aluminum chloride | 1.4% |
| 2827.10 | Ammonium chloride | 1% |
| 2827.60 | Iodides and iodide oxides | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2827.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, 64% above the world average of $0.59. 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.
Chloride exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported chloride worth $1.6 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Namibia accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Namibia grew fastest (+292% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $1.6M | 99% |
| Republic of the Congo | $9K | 0.5% |
| Gabon | $4K | 0.2% |
| Ghana | $4K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola chloride imports (HS 2827): 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 2827: Chlorides; chloride oxides and chloride hydroxides; bromides and bromide oxides; iodides and iodide oxides.
Common questions
What is the value of chloride imported by Angola?
Angola imported chloride worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply chloride to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and Belgium (10%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average import price of chloride per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $0.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chloride to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. The peak was 2023 at $20.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
Does Angola also export chloride?
Yes. Angola exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, the Republic of the Congo and Gabon. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $10.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for chloride?
The HS code for chloride is heading 2827. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 2827.51 (53% of the value) and 2827.20 (32%).
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