Plastic film imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $7.6 million of plastic film in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 47% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $17.1 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 | $7.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 4.1K t |
| 2020 | $7.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $10.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 3.5K t |
Where Angola imports plastic film from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), India (21%), Portugal (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+254% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 42% |
| India | $1.6M | 21% |
| Portugal | $853K | 11% |
| Brazil | $589K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $490K | 6.4% |
| Turkey | $162K | 2.1% |
| France | $119K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $96K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $89K | 1.2% |
| United States | $63K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Non-cellular plastic film | 63% |
| 3921.19 | Cellular plastic film | 20% |
| 3921.11 | Expanded polystyrene film and sheet | 6% |
| 3921.12 | Cellular PVC foam sheet | 5.8% |
| 3921.13 | Polyurethane foam sheet | 5.1% |
| 3921.14 | Cellophane film (cellular) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.15 per kg, 55% below the world average of $4.76, 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola plastic film imports (HS 3921): 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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by Angola?
Angola imported plastic film worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by India (21%) and Portugal (11%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.15 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $4.76 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 film to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, a fall of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $17.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (63% of the value) and 3921.19 (20%).
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