Plastic-coated fabric imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported plastic-coated fabric worth $3.6 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.0 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 | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 1.9K t |
Where Angola imports plastic-coated fabric from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.8M | 76% |
| United Kingdom | $484K | 13% |
| Portugal | $155K | 4.3% |
| Hong Kong | $61K | 1.7% |
| Cambodia | $43K | 1.2% |
| France | $34K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 0.9% |
| India | $28K | 0.8% |
| United States | $21K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $9K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 5903
| 5903.10 | PVC-coated fabric | 72% |
| 5903.90 | Plastic-coated textile fabric | 24% |
| 5903.20 | Polyurethane-coated fabric | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.37 per kg, 82% below the world average of $7.42, 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 plastic-coated fabric imports (HS 5903): 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 5903: Textile fabrics impregnated, coated, covered or laminated with plastics, other than those of heading no. 5902.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated fabric imported by Angola?
Angola imported plastic-coated fabric worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated fabric to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by the United Kingdom (13%) and Portugal (4%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 711% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.37 per kg in 2024, 82% below the world average of $7.42 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-coated fabric to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2020 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated fabric?
The HS code for plastic-coated fabric is heading 5903. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 5903.10 (72% of the value) and 5903.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Angola, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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