Fresh onions imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $3.3 million of fresh onions in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $8.5 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 | $3.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 12.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 14.6K t |
| 2020 | $7.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 21.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 23.9K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 26.4K t |
Where Angola imports fresh onions from
South Africa alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 68% |
| Namibia | $884K | 27% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $23K | 0.7% |
| China | $9K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $2K | 0.1% |
| DR Congo | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.47 per kg, close to the world average of $0.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Fresh onions exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported fresh onions worth $1.3 million (242 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $1.3M | 100% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| Luxembourg | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Singapore | $0K | 0% |
| Marshall Isds | $0K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola fresh onions imports (HS 0703.10): 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 0703.10: Vegetables, alliaceous: onions and shallots, fresh or chilled.
Common questions
What is the value of fresh onions imported by Angola?
Angola imported fresh onions worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply fresh onions to Angola?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Namibia (27%) and the Netherlands (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of fresh onions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.51 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of fresh onions to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, a fall of 58%. The peak was 2018 at $8.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
Does Angola also export fresh onions?
Yes. Angola exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Republic of the Congo and Luxembourg. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for fresh onions?
The HS code for fresh onions is subheading 0703.10. It sits in HS chapter 07 (vegetables and certain roots and tubers; edible). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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