Plastic product imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic product by Angola reached $36.1 million in 2024 (12.6 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $45.9 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 | $36.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2023 | $45.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $40.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2021 | $36.5M | 10.1K t |
| 2020 | $33.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $28.3M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2017 | $32.5M | 5.0K t |
Where Angola imports plastic product from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Portugal (16%), United Kingdom (8%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+277% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.3M | 37% |
| Portugal | $5.9M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 7.5% |
| United States | $2.3M | 6.4% |
| France | $2.1M | 5.9% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 3% |
| Germany | $883K | 2.5% |
| India | $845K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $795K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 3926
| 3926.90 | Plastics: other articles n.e.c. in chapter 39 | 73% |
| 3926.40 | Plastic ornaments and statuettes | 19% |
| 3926.20 | Plastic apparel and clothing | 5.5% |
| 3926.10 | Plastic office supplies | 2.5% |
| 3926.30 | Plastic furniture fittings | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3926.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.87 per kg, 62% below the world average of $7.50, 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 product exports from Angola
Exports of plastic product by Angola reached $1.5 million in 2024 (379 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (26%), Republic of the Congo (25%), Norway (19%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $385K | 26% |
| Republic of the Congo | $368K | 25% |
| Norway | $284K | 20% |
| United States | $278K | 19% |
| South Africa | $29K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 1.3% |
| Cabo Verde | $17K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $10K | 0.7% |
| Portugal | $9K | 0.6% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $6K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola plastic product imports (HS 3926): 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 3926: Articles of plastics and articles of other materials of heading no. 3901 to 3914, n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic product imported by Angola?
Angola imported plastic product worth $36.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic product to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($13.3 million), followed by Portugal (16%) and the United Kingdom (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 101 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.87 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $7.50 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic product to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.5 million in 2017 to $36.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $45.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.1 million a year.
Does Angola also export plastic product?
Yes. Angola exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Republic of the Congo and Norway. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $34.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic product?
The HS code for plastic product is heading 3926. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3926.90 (73% of the value) and 3926.40 (18%).
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