Phosphate imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of phosphate by Angola reached $7.3 million in 2024 (4.3 thousand tonnes). That is 44% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $15.3 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 | $7.3M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $15.3M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $928K | 1.4K t |
Where Angola imports phosphate from
France alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.9M | 54% |
| Belgium | $1.4M | 19% |
| China | $1.3M | 18% |
| Portugal | $272K | 3.7% |
| Tunisia | $123K | 1.7% |
| India | $115K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $113K | 1.6% |
| United States | $22K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $17K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2835
| 2835.29 | Phosphates (other) | 75% |
| 2835.31 | Sodium tripolyphosphate | 15% |
| 2835.39 | Polyphosphates (other) | 4.7% |
| 2835.26 | Calcium phosphate (other) | 3.3% |
| 2835.22 | Sodium phosphate | 0.8% |
| 2835.24 | Potassium phosphate | 0.6% |
| 2835.10 | Hypophosphites and phosphites | 0.2% |
| 2835.25 | Dicalcium phosphate | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2835.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.71 per kg, 46% above the world average of $1.17. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Angola phosphate imports (HS 2835): 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 2835: Phosphinates (hypophosphites), phosphonates (phosphites), and phosphates; and polyphosphates, whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of phosphate imported by Angola?
Angola imported phosphate worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 44% on 2023.
Which countries supply phosphate to Angola?
France was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Belgium (19%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 120% on the year.
What is the average import price of phosphate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.71 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $1.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of phosphate to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $928 thousand in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 687%. The peak was 2022 at $15.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for phosphate?
The HS code for phosphate is heading 2835. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 2835.29 (75% of the value) and 2835.31 (15%).
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