Maize imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of maize by Angola reached $66.7 million in 2024 (240.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 624% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% 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 | $66.7M | 240.2K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 17.5K t |
| 2022 | $53.8M | 133.1K t |
| 2021 | $39.3M | 145.2K t |
| 2020 | $11.4M | 35.1K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 71.0K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 21.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 26.4K t |
Where Angola imports maize from
Argentina alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, Argentina grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Argentina | $53.4M | 80% |
| Brazil | $5.4M | 8.1% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 3.1% |
| Zambia | $893K | 1.3% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $853K | 1.3% |
| China | $390K | 0.6% |
| United States | $372K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $346K | 0.5% |
| Bolivia | $284K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 1005
| 1005.90 | Cereals: maize (corn), other than seed | 88% |
| 1005.10 | Corn seed | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.28 per kg, close to the world average of $0.24.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Maize exports from Angola
Angola exported $271 thousand of maize in 2024 (44 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 96% of it. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $259K | 96% |
| Namibia | $7K | 2.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $4K | 1.5% |
| Canada | $0K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Cuba | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola maize imports (HS 1005): 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 1005: Maize (corn).
Common questions
What is the value of maize imported by Angola?
Angola imported maize worth $66.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 240.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 624% on 2023.
Which countries supply maize to Angola?
Argentina was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($53.4 million), followed by Brazil (8%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of maize per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.28 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $0.24 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of maize to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $66.7 million in 2024, an increase of 815%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $27.4 million a year.
Does Angola also export maize?
Yes. Angola exported $271 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Namibia and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $66.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for maize?
The HS code for maize is heading 1005. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 1005.90 (88% of the value) and 1005.10 (12%).
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