Magnetic tape media imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported magnetic tape media worth $2.7 million (20 tonnes). That is 97% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.7M | 20 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 10 t |
| 2022 | $906K | 21 t |
| 2021 | $319K | 8 t |
| 2020 | $213K | 13 t |
| 2019 | $1.0M | 16 t |
| 2018 | $334K | 29 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 15 t |
Where Angola imports magnetic tape media from
Most of the value came from Portugal (48%), Hong Kong (24%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.3M | 48% |
| Hong Kong | $650K | 24% |
| China | $365K | 14% |
| South Africa | $128K | 4.8% |
| India | $124K | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $35K | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $8K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $137.74 per kg, close to the world average of $140.18.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola magnetic tape media imports (HS 8523.29): 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 8523.29: Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of magnetic tape media imported by Angola?
Angola imported magnetic tape media worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 97% on 2023.
Which countries supply magnetic tape media to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Hong Kong (24%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of magnetic tape media per kg?
The average declared import value was about $137.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $140.18 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of magnetic tape media to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for magnetic tape media?
The HS code for magnetic tape media is subheading 8523.29. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
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