Methanol imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported methanol worth $6.5 million (15.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 69% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $21.0 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 | $6.5M | 15.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 22.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.7M | 19.3K t |
| 2021 | $16.1M | 13.3K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 19.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.6M | 24.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 10.9K t |
Where Angola imports methanol from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (48%), United States (35%), South Africa (17%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $3.1M | 48% |
| United States | $2.3M | 35% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 17% |
| Portugal | $18K | 0.3% |
| China | $16K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Italy | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.42 per kg, 31% above the world average of $0.32. 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 methanol imports (HS 2905.11): 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 2905.11: Alcohols: saturated monohydric, methanol (methyl alcohol).
Common questions
What is the value of methanol imported by Angola?
Angola imported methanol worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 69% on 2023.
Which countries supply methanol to Angola?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by the United States (35%) and South Africa (17%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of methanol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.42 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $0.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of methanol to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2023 at $21.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for methanol?
The HS code for methanol is subheading 2905.11. It sits in HS chapter 29 (organic chemicals). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2905 page.
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