Paper articles imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $3.6 million of paper articles in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.7 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 | $3.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 2.0K t |
Where Angola imports paper articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+282% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 51% |
| Portugal | $559K | 15% |
| Egypt | $353K | 9.7% |
| South Africa | $240K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $133K | 3.6% |
| France | $116K | 3.2% |
| India | $110K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $59K | 1.6% |
| United States | $43K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $39K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 50% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 16% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 13% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 13% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 8.4% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, 21% below the world average of $2.82, 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 paper articles imports (HS 4823): 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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by Angola?
Angola imported paper articles worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Portugal (15%) and Egypt (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 48 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 282% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $2.82 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2022 at $18.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (50% of the value) and 4823.40 (16%).
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