Industrial ash imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $2.6 million of industrial ash in 2024 (9.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.9 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 | $2.6M | 9.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $302K | 745 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 15.5K t |
| 2019 | $639K | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $612K | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $323K | 4.6K t |
Where Angola imports industrial ash from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 50% |
| South Africa | $951K | 37% |
| United Arab Emirates | $197K | 7.6% |
| India | $106K | 4.1% |
| France | $20K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $12K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 2621
| 2621.90 | Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26: including seaweed ash (kelp) but excluding ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste | 100% |
| 2621.10 | Incinerator ash | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2621.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, 600% above the world average of $0.04. 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola industrial ash imports (HS 2621): 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 2621: Slag and ash n.e.c. in chapter 26; including seaweed ash (kelp) and ash and residues from the incineration of municipal waste.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial ash imported by Angola?
Angola imported industrial ash worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 164 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial ash to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (37%) and the United Arab Emirates (8%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial ash per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 600% above the world average of $0.04 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial ash to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $323 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 701%. The peak was 2023 at $5.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial ash?
The HS code for industrial ash is heading 2621. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 2621.90 (100% of the value) and 2621.10 (0%).
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