Plastic-coated paper imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $8.6 million of plastic-coated paper in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $8.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $8.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 911 t |
Where Angola imports plastic-coated paper from
Most of the value came from China (34%), India (26%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 34% |
| India | $2.3M | 27% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 14% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 13% |
| Portugal | $645K | 7.5% |
| Pakistan | $368K | 4.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $32K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $27K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, close to the world average of $2.78.
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 paper imports (HS 4811.59): 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 4811.59: Paper and paperboard: coated, impregnated or covered with plastics (excluding adhesives), other than bleached and weighing more than 150g/m2, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic-coated paper imported by Angola?
Angola imported plastic-coated paper worth $8.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic-coated paper to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by India (26%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic-coated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $2.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic-coated paper to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $8.6 million in 2024, an increase of 282%. The peak was 2018 at $8.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic-coated paper?
The HS code for plastic-coated paper is subheading 4811.59. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
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