Plastic bottle imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported plastic bottle worth $38.4 million (26.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $102.1 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 | $38.4M | 26.1K t |
| 2023 | $57.2M | 26.4K t |
| 2022 | $61.3M | 33.6K t |
| 2021 | $50.1M | 37.9K t |
| 2020 | $60.1M | 32.3K t |
| 2019 | $92.6M | 41.6K t |
| 2018 | $84.1M | 50.7K t |
| 2017 | $102.1M | 39.9K t |
Where Angola imports plastic bottle from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), India (14%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+540% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.1M | 29% |
| India | $5.4M | 14% |
| Portugal | $5.1M | 13% |
| Egypt | $3.1M | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $2.8M | 7.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.3M | 6% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $872K | 2.3% |
| United States | $799K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $695K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 24% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 23% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 17% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 14% |
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 14% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 7% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.47 per kg, 62% below the world average of $3.90, 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.
Plastic bottle exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported plastic bottle worth $1.3 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+172% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $795K | 62% |
| United States | $289K | 23% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $48K | 3.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $29K | 2.3% |
| Mauritania | $28K | 2.2% |
| Singapore | $19K | 1.5% |
| China | $13K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.8% |
| Norway | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola plastic bottle imports (HS 3923): 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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by Angola?
Angola imported plastic bottle worth $38.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 26.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 120th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by India (14%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 84 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 540% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.47 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic bottle to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $102.1 million in 2017 to $38.4 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $102.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $68.2 million a year.
Does Angola also export plastic bottle?
Yes. Angola exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the United States and Guinea-Bissau. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $37.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3923.30 (24% of the value) and 3923.21 (23%).
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