Engineering plastic imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported engineering plastic worth $59.4 million (45.0 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $74.6 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 | $59.4M | 45.0K t |
| 2023 | $61.0M | 37.1K t |
| 2022 | $74.6M | 40.3K t |
| 2021 | $44.1M | 26.9K t |
| 2020 | $28.7M | 18.8K t |
| 2019 | $43.7M | 22.3K t |
| 2018 | $29.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 10.0K t |
Where Angola imports engineering plastic from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+424% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.2M | 63% |
| Thailand | $4.2M | 7.1% |
| India | $2.8M | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $2.6M | 4.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 2% |
| Singapore | $735K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 41% |
| 3907.69 | Polyethylene terephthalate (low viscosity) | 28% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 10% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 8.6% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 5.4% |
| 3907.99 | Saturated polyester resins | 5.2% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 0.7% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonate resin | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by Angola?
Angola imported engineering plastic worth $59.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($37.2 million), followed by Thailand (7%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engineering plastic to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $59.4 million in 2024, an increase of 340%. The peak was 2022 at $74.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (41% of the value) and 3907.69 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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