Match imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of match by Angola reached $6.1 million in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 196 countries. Value rose 54% on 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 | $6.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 2.8K t |
Where Angola imports match from
One supplier dominates: Indonesia accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $4.5M | 74% |
| India | $1.1M | 18% |
| United States | $206K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $181K | 3% |
| Portugal | $98K | 1.6% |
| China | $15K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Ghana | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.73 per kg, close to the world average of $2.10.
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 match imports (HS 3605): 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 3605: Matches; other than pyrotechnic articles of heading no. 3604.
Common questions
What is the value of match imported by Angola?
Angola imported match worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 196 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply match to Angola?
Indonesia was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (17%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of match per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.73 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of match to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for match?
The HS code for match is heading 3605. In Angola all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3605.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3605 page.
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