Colored printing ink imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of colored printing ink by Angola reached $13.4 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 43% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $13.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 723 t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 879 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 653 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 258 t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 761 t |
| 2018 | $11.9M | 792 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 435 t |
Where Angola imports colored printing ink from
Most of the value came from India (38%), Belgium (37%), South Africa (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+187% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.0M | 38% |
| Belgium | $5.0M | 37% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $598K | 4.5% |
| Portugal | $379K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $226K | 1.7% |
| China | $170K | 1.3% |
| Lebanon | $164K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $62K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $39K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.04 per kg, 21% above the world average of $8.29. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola colored printing ink imports (HS 3215.19): 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 3215.19: Ink: for printing, other than black, whether or not concentrated or solid.
Common questions
What is the value of colored printing ink imported by Angola?
Angola imported colored printing ink worth $13.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored printing ink to Angola?
India was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Belgium (37%) and South Africa (12%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored printing ink per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.04 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $8.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of colored printing ink to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $13.4 million in 2024, an increase of 123%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored printing ink?
The HS code for colored printing ink is subheading 3215.19. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3215 page.
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