Cigarettes imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $14.1 million of cigarettes in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $22.0 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 | $14.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $15.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $21.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2018 | $18.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $22.0M | 2.8K t |
Where Angola imports cigarettes from
One supplier dominates: Turkey accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkey | $9.8M | 70% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 11% |
| China | $700K | 5% |
| Serbia | $423K | 3% |
| Poland | $377K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $277K | 2% |
| Vietnam | $176K | 1.3% |
| Montserrat | $173K | 1.2% |
| United States | $123K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $109K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 2402
| 2402.20 | Cigarettes: containing tobacco | 96% |
| 2402.10 | Cigars | 2.4% |
| 2402.90 | Herbal cigars | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.36 per kg, 72% below the world average of $22.88, 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.
Cigarettes exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported cigarettes worth $464 thousand (10 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were South Africa (32%), Portugal (29%), Sao Tome and Principe (23%). Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+245% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $149K | 32% |
| Portugal | $133K | 29% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $105K | 23% |
| Zambia | $45K | 9.7% |
| Namibia | $5K | 1.1% |
| France | $5K | 1% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $4K | 0.9% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.7% |
| Togo | $3K | 0.7% |
| Ethiopia | $2K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola cigarettes imports (HS 2402): 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 2402: Cigars, cheroots, cigarillos and cigarettes; of tobacco or of tobacco substitutes.
Common questions
What is the value of cigarettes imported by Angola?
Angola imported cigarettes worth $14.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply cigarettes to Angola?
Turkey was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and China (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of cigarettes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.36 per kg in 2024, 72% below the world average of $22.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cigarettes to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.0 million in 2017 to $14.1 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $22.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does Angola also export cigarettes?
Yes. Angola exported $464 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Portugal and Sao Tome and Principe. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for cigarettes?
The HS code for cigarettes is heading 2402. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 2402.20 (96% of the value) and 2402.10 (2%).
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