Nonwoven fabric imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported nonwoven fabric worth $18.4 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $29.3 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 | $18.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 9.4K t |
| 2021 | $29.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $23.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $9.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 3.1K t |
Where Angola imports nonwoven fabric from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+926% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.9M | 65% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 9.5% |
| Colombia | $914K | 5% |
| Egypt | $765K | 4.2% |
| Italy | $672K | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $598K | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $593K | 3.2% |
| United States | $478K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $369K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 5603
| 5603.11 | Light nonwoven synthetic fabric | 50% |
| 5603.12 | Medium nonwoven synthetic fabric | 19% |
| 5603.91 | Light nonwoven natural fabric | 11% |
| 5603.14 | Very heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 9.7% |
| 5603.94 | Very heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 7.4% |
| 5603.92 | Medium nonwoven natural fabric | 1.7% |
| 5603.13 | Heavy nonwoven synthetic fabric | 1.4% |
| 5603.93 | Heavy nonwoven natural fabric | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 47% below the world average of $4.06, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 nonwoven fabric imports (HS 5603): 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 5603: Nonwovens; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or laminated.
Common questions
What is the value of nonwoven fabric imported by Angola?
Angola imported nonwoven fabric worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply nonwoven fabric to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by Turkey (9%) and Colombia (5%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 926% on the year.
What is the average import price of nonwoven fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $4.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of nonwoven fabric to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, an increase of 134%. The peak was 2021 at $29.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for nonwoven fabric?
The HS code for nonwoven fabric is heading 5603. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 5603.11 (50% of the value) and 5603.12 (19%).
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