Plastic sandals and flip-flops imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $13.7 million of plastic sandals and flip-flops in 2024 (5.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 18% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $92.0 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 | $13.7M | 5.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.5M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 6.1K t |
| 2020 | $18.5M | 10.2K t |
| 2019 | $23.5M | 15.1K t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 19.2K t |
| 2017 | $92.0M | 17.2K t |
Where Angola imports plastic sandals and flip-flops from
One supplier dominates: Brazil accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $8.7M | 64% |
| China | $3.8M | 28% |
| Spain | $462K | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $263K | 1.9% |
| South Africa | $257K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $55K | 0.4% |
| France | $41K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $35K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.30 per kg, 62% below the world average of $6.12, 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 sandals and flip-flops exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported plastic sandals and flip-flops worth $943 thousand (877 tonnes). DR Congo alone took 94% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $891K | 95% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $30K | 3.2% |
| Namibia | $11K | 1.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $8K | 0.8% |
| United States | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| China | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Cuba | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola plastic sandals and flip-flops imports (HS 6402.20): 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 6402.20: Footwear: with outer soles and uppers of rubber or plastics, upper straps or thongs assembled to the sole by plugs.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic sandals and flip-flops imported by Angola?
Angola imported plastic sandals and flip-flops worth $13.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic sandals and flip-flops to Angola?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by China (27%) and Spain (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic sandals and flip-flops per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.30 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $6.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic sandals and flip-flops to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $92.0 million in 2017 to $13.7 million in 2024, a fall of 85%. The peak was 2017 at $92.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.2 million a year.
Does Angola also export plastic sandals and flip-flops?
Yes. Angola exported $943 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Sao Tome and Principe and Namibia. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops?
The HS code for plastic sandals and flip-flops is subheading 6402.20. It sits in HS chapter 64 (footwear; gaiters and the like; parts of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6402 page.
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