Pigment imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pigment by Angola reached $10.7 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $10.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $12.2M | 13.5K t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 2.7K t |
Where Angola imports pigment from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (35%), South Africa (26%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $3.7M | 35% |
| South Africa | $2.8M | 26% |
| China | $2.3M | 21% |
| India | $883K | 8.2% |
| Egypt | $395K | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $112K | 1% |
| Lebanon | $98K | 0.9% |
| Kuwait | $82K | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $77K | 0.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $72K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 3206
| 3206.11 | Titanium dioxide pigments (high grade) | 51% |
| 3206.49 | Pigments and preparations (other) | 35% |
| 3206.19 | Titanium dioxide pigments (standard) | 11% |
| 3206.50 | Inorganic luminophores | 1.2% |
| 3206.20 | Chromium compound pigments | 1.1% |
| 3206.41 | Ultramarine pigments | 0.8% |
| 3206.42 | Colouring matter: lithopone and other pigments and preparations based on zinc sulphide | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, close to the world average of $3.09.
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 pigment imports (HS 3206): 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 3206: Colouring matter and preparations thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 3203, 3204, 3205; inorganic products, kind used as luminophores whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of pigment imported by Angola?
Angola imported pigment worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply pigment to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 116% on the year.
What is the average import price of pigment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $3.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pigment to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. The peak was 2022 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pigment?
The HS code for pigment is heading 3206. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3206.11 (51% of the value) and 3206.49 (35%).
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