Ethylene polymers (other) imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported ethylene polymers (other) worth $16.6 million (9.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $16.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 7.6K t |
| 2022 | $17.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $12.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.0K t |
Where Angola imports ethylene polymers (other) from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+829% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 53% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 9.5% |
| United States | $1.4M | 8.5% |
| Portugal | $481K | 2.9% |
| Oman | $408K | 2.5% |
| South Africa | $388K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $284K | 1.7% |
| Thailand | $276K | 1.7% |
| Argentina | $127K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.80 per kg, close to the world average of $1.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ethylene polymers (other) exports from Angola
Angola exported $239 thousand of ethylene polymers (other) in 2024 (110 tonnes). South Africa alone took 94% of it. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $226K | 94% |
| Mozambique | $14K | 5.7% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola ethylene polymers (other) imports (HS 3901.90): 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 3901.90: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, n.e.c. in heading no. 3901.
Common questions
What is the value of ethylene polymers (other) imported by Angola?
Angola imported ethylene polymers (other) worth $16.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 54th of 199 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply ethylene polymers (other) to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Saudi Arabia (13%) and the United Arab Emirates (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 829% on the year.
What is the average import price of ethylene polymers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.80 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ethylene polymers (other) to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $16.6 million in 2024, an increase of 961%. The peak was 2022 at $17.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.1 million a year.
Does Angola also export ethylene polymers (other)?
Yes. Angola exported $239 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Mozambique and Namibia. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $16.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ethylene polymers (other)?
The HS code for ethylene polymers (other) is subheading 3901.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3901 page.
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