Fatty acid imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $17.7 million of fatty acid in 2024 (14.7 thousand tonnes). That is 90% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $17.7M | 14.7K t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $8.7M | 5.0K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 4.1K t |
Where Angola imports fatty acid from
The largest suppliers were Indonesia (32%), Malaysia (18%), Sierra Leone (15%). Among the main suppliers, Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest (+521% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $5.7M | 33% |
| Malaysia | $3.2M | 18% |
| Sierra Leone | $2.7M | 16% |
| Cameroon | $1.8M | 10% |
| Ghana | $1.0M | 5.8% |
| Portugal | $791K | 4.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $631K | 3.6% |
| Gabon | $500K | 2.8% |
| Namibia | $334K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $176K | 1% |
Product types under HS 3823
| 3823.19 | Fatty acids (other species) | 72% |
| 3823.11 | Stearic acid | 22% |
| 3823.12 | Oleic acid | 3.5% |
| 3823.70 | Industrial fatty alcohols | 2.3% |
| 3823.13 | Tall oil fatty acids | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.20 per kg, close to the world average of $1.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Angola fatty acid imports (HS 3823): 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 3823: Industrial monocarboxylic fatty acids; acid oils from refining; industrial fatty alcohols.
Common questions
What is the value of fatty acid imported by Angola?
Angola imported fatty acid worth $17.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply fatty acid to Angola?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Malaysia (18%) and Sierra Leone (15%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Cote d'Ivoire grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average import price of fatty acid per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.20 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.24 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fatty acid to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $17.7 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for fatty acid?
The HS code for fatty acid is heading 3823. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3823.19 (71% of the value) and 3823.11 (22%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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