Paint thinner imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported paint thinner worth $5.9 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.5 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 | $5.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 797 t |
Where Angola imports paint thinner from
Most of the value came from United Arab Emirates (26%), Portugal (19%), South Africa (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 26% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 19% |
| South Africa | $639K | 11% |
| China | $594K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $394K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $236K | 4% |
| Turkey | $220K | 3.7% |
| United States | $187K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $158K | 2.7% |
| Egypt | $141K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.57 per kg, close to the world average of $2.40.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paint thinner exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported paint thinner worth $368 thousand (256 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Arab Emirates (43%), Mauritania (26%), Morocco (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Mauritania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Arab Emirates | $157K | 43% |
| Mauritania | $97K | 26% |
| Morocco | $53K | 14% |
| Tanzania | $16K | 4.3% |
| South Africa | $12K | 3.2% |
| Ghana | $11K | 3% |
| France | $9K | 2.5% |
| Lebanon | $7K | 1.8% |
| Kenya | $5K | 1.4% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola paint thinner imports (HS 3814): 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 3814: Organic composite solvents and thinners, not elsewhere specified or included; prepared paint or varnish removers.
Common questions
What is the value of paint thinner imported by Angola?
Angola imported paint thinner worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply paint thinner to Angola?
The United Arab Emirates was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Portugal (19%) and South Africa (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of paint thinner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.57 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $2.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paint thinner to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 199%. The peak was 2022 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
Does Angola also export paint thinner?
Yes. Angola exported $368 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Arab Emirates, Mauritania and Morocco. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paint thinner?
The HS code for paint thinner is heading 3814. In Angola all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3814.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3814 page.
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