Optical fiber cable imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported optical fiber cable worth $9.7 million (680 tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.9 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 | $9.7M | 680 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 656 t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 431 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 360 t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 783 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 466 t |
| 2017 | $8.1M | 1.2K t |
Where Angola imports optical fiber cable from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), United States (25%), Portugal (25%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 26% |
| United States | $2.4M | 25% |
| Portugal | $2.4M | 25% |
| Norway | $776K | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $298K | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $240K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $229K | 2.4% |
| France | $187K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $139K | 1.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $102K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.28 per kg, close to the world average of $13.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical fiber cable exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported optical fiber cable worth $487 thousand (39 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United Kingdom accounted for 98% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+625% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $476K | 98% |
| Czech Republic | $10K | 2.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola optical fiber cable imports (HS 8544.70): 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 8544.70: Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber cable imported by Angola?
Angola imported optical fiber cable worth $9.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 680 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber cable to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by the United States (25%) and Portugal (25%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 674% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.28 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $13.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fiber cable to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.1 million in 2017 to $9.7 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $18.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
Does Angola also export optical fiber cable?
Yes. Angola exported $487 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the Czech Republic and Namibia. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber cable?
The HS code for optical fiber cable is subheading 8544.70. 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 8544 page.
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