Plastic rope and cordage imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic rope and cordage by Angola reached $3.1 million in 2024 (561 tonnes). Value rose 36% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.1M | 561 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 360 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 470 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 508 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 396 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 413 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 392 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 736 t |
Where Angola imports plastic rope and cordage from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Portugal (21%), United Kingdom (10%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+776% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 34% |
| Portugal | $638K | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $308K | 10% |
| Norway | $259K | 8.4% |
| Belgium | $232K | 7.5% |
| France | $201K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $86K | 2.8% |
| Namibia | $61K | 2% |
| India | $59K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $50K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.52 per kg, 74% above the world average of $3.18. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 rope and cordage imports (HS 5607.49): 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 5607.49: Twine, cordage, ropes, cables: of polyethylene or polypropylene (excluding binder or baler twine), whether or not plaited, braided or rubber or plastic impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic rope and cordage imported by Angola?
Angola imported plastic rope and cordage worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 561 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic rope and cordage to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Portugal (21%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 776% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.52 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $3.18 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic rope and cordage to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic rope and cordage?
The HS code for plastic rope and cordage is subheading 5607.49. It sits in HS chapter 56 (wadding, felt and nonwovens, special yarns; twine, cordage, ropes and cables and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 5607 page.
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