Low-density polyethylene imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $15.3 million of low-density polyethylene in 2024 (13.3 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.3 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 | $15.3M | 13.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $12.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $17.3M | 91.7K t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 2.8K t |
Where Angola imports low-density polyethylene from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), United States (17%), Saudi Arabia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+213% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 29% |
| United States | $2.7M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 15% |
| Qatar | $1.1M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $948K | 6.2% |
| Kuwait | $658K | 4.3% |
| South Korea | $530K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $454K | 3% |
| Spain | $362K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $331K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.15 per kg, close to the world average of $1.26.
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 low-density polyethylene imports (HS 3901.10): 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 3901.10: Ethylene polymers: in primary forms, polyethylene having a specific gravity of less than 0.94.
Common questions
What is the value of low-density polyethylene imported by Angola?
Angola imported low-density polyethylene worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply low-density polyethylene to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Saudi Arabia (15%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 213% on the year.
What is the average import price of low-density polyethylene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.15 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $1.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of low-density polyethylene to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 313%. The peak was 2022 at $24.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for low-density polyethylene?
The HS code for low-density polyethylene is subheading 3901.10. 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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