Optical fibres and lenses imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fibres and lenses by Angola reached $3.9 million in 2024 (74 tonnes). Value fell 63% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.4 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 | $3.9M | 74 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 402 t |
| 2022 | $15.4M | 478 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 270 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 240 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 103 t |
Where Angola imports optical fibres and lenses from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 54% |
| Portugal | $1.3M | 33% |
| Italy | $142K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $116K | 3% |
| India | $60K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $59K | 1.5% |
| France | $25K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $14K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $13K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.50 | Plastic spectacle lenses | 72% |
| 9001.40 | Glass spectacle lenses | 18% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements (other) | 6.2% |
| 9001.10 | Optical fibre cables | 3.3% |
| 9001.30 | Contact lenses | 0.7% |
| 9001.20 | Optical polarising material | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.20 per kg, 23% below the world average of $67.96, 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.
Optical fibres and lenses exports from Angola
Exports of optical fibres and lenses by Angola reached $278 thousand in 2024 (3 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Norway accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Norway grew fastest (+801% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $274K | 99% |
| Australia | $3K | 1% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
| Germany | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Hungary | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola optical fibres and lenses imports (HS 9001): 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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by Angola?
Angola imported optical fibres and lenses worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 74 tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Portugal (33%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Hong Kong grew fastest among the top ten, up 191% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.20 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $67.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fibres and lenses to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2022 at $15.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Angola also export optical fibres and lenses?
Yes. Angola exported $278 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, Australia and the United States. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 9001.50 (72% of the value) and 9001.40 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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