Plastic packing cases imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic packing cases by Angola reached $2.7 million in 2024 (848 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.6 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 | $2.7M | 848 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 917 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 4.4K t |
Where Angola imports plastic packing cases from
Most of the value came from Portugal (22%), China (16%), India (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $578K | 22% |
| China | $420K | 16% |
| India | $302K | 11% |
| United States | $273K | 10% |
| Turkey | $255K | 9.5% |
| South Africa | $208K | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $190K | 7.1% |
| United Kingdom | $124K | 4.6% |
| France | $76K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $62K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, close to the world average of $3.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic packing cases exports from Angola
Exports of plastic packing cases by Angola reached $652 thousand in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 96% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $626K | 96% |
| South Africa | $8K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.8% |
| Nigeria | $5K | 0.7% |
| United States | $2K | 0.3% |
| Mozambique | $1K | 0.2% |
| Liberia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0.1% |
| Indonesia | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola plastic packing cases imports (HS 3923.10): 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 3923.10: Plastics: boxes, cases, crates and similar articles for the conveyance or packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic packing cases imported by Angola?
Angola imported plastic packing cases worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 848 tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic packing cases to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($578 thousand), followed by China (16%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 315% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic packing cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.67 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 packing cases to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, a fall of 87%. The peak was 2017 at $20.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Angola also export plastic packing cases?
Yes. Angola exported $652 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, South Africa and the United Kingdom. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic packing cases?
The HS code for plastic packing cases is subheading 3923.10. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3923 page.
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