Pharmaceutical good imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $5.4 million of pharmaceutical good in 2024 (239 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $12.4 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 | $5.4M | 239 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 264 t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 611 t |
| 2021 | $12.2M | 617 t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 367 t |
| 2019 | $7.9M | 352 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 306 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 78 t |
Where Angola imports pharmaceutical good from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (28%), United States (17%), Belgium (17%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+631% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.5M | 28% |
| United States | $935K | 17% |
| Belgium | $894K | 17% |
| India | $663K | 12% |
| China | $554K | 10% |
| South Korea | $354K | 6.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $162K | 3% |
| Brazil | $65K | 1.2% |
| France | $50K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $46K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 3006
| 3006.60 | Chemical contraceptives | 28% |
| 3006.70 | Medical lubricant and coupling gels | 22% |
| 3006.10 | Surgical sutures and tissue adhesives | 15% |
| 3006.50 | First aid kits | 11% |
| 3006.40 | Dental cements and bone cements | 9.1% |
| 3006.20 | Blood grouping reagents | 9% |
| 3006.30 | X-ray contrast and diagnostic reagents | 6.2% |
| 3006.91 | Ostomy appliances | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.58 per kg, 74% below the world average of $86.10, 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 pharmaceutical good imports (HS 3006): 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 3006: Pharmaceutical goods.
Common questions
What is the value of pharmaceutical good imported by Angola?
Angola imported pharmaceutical good worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 239 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pharmaceutical good to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United States (17%) and Belgium (17%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 631% on the year.
What is the average import price of pharmaceutical good per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.58 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $86.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pharmaceutical good to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2022 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for pharmaceutical good?
The HS code for pharmaceutical good is heading 3006. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3006.60 (28% of the value) and 3006.70 (22%).
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