Coal tar oil exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of coal tar oil by Angola reached $42.2 million in 2024 (5 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $235.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $42.2M | 5 t |
| 2023 | $73.3M | 35.1K t |
| 2022 | $235.6M | 24 t |
| 2021 | $117.5M | - |
| 2020 | $97.3M | 233.0K t |
| 2019 | $166.4M | 53.2K t |
| 2018 | $140.5M | - |
Where Angola exports coal tar oil to
United States alone took 73% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+227% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $30.6M | 73% |
| Brazil | $11.6M | 28% |
| Lebanon | $6K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2707
| 2707.40 | Naphthalene | 100% |
| 2707.50 | Aromatic hydrocarbons | 0% |
| 2707.99 | Coal tar oil (other) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2707.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8,437.64 per kg, 1188300% above the world average of $0.71. 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.
Coal tar oil imports to Angola
Angola imported $509 thousand of coal tar oil in 2024 (286 tonnes). The largest suppliers were United States (38%), Portugal (35%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $194K | 38% |
| Portugal | $176K | 35% |
| Italy | $51K | 10% |
| Brazil | $45K | 8.9% |
| Belgium | $18K | 3.6% |
| South Africa | $10K | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $5K | 0.9% |
| China | $4K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0.7% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola coal tar oil exports (HS 2707): 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 2707: Oils and other products of the distillation of high temperature coal tar; similar products in which the weight of the aromatic constituents exceeds that of the non-aromatic constituents.
Common questions
What is the value of coal tar oil exported by Angola?
Angola exported coal tar oil worth $42.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 120 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries buy coal tar oil from Angola?
The United States was the largest buyer with 73% of the value ($30.6 million), followed by Brazil (27%) and Lebanon (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average export price of coal tar oil per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8,437.64 per kg in 2024, 1188300% above the world average of $0.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of coal tar oil from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $140.5 million in 2018 to $42.2 million in 2024, a fall of 70%. The peak was 2022 at $235.6 million. Over 7 years the average was $124.7 million a year.
Does Angola also import coal tar oil?
Yes. Angola imported $509 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Portugal and Italy. On balance Angola is a net exporter of this product, by about $41.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coal tar oil?
The HS code for coal tar oil is heading 2707. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 2707.40 (100% of the value) and 2707.50 (0%).
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