Plastic spectacle lenses imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic spectacle lenses by Angola reached $2.8 million in 2024 (32 tonnes). That is 57% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.1 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 | $2.8M | 32 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 18 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 171 t |
| 2021 | $964K | 83 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 31 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 174 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 28 t |
| 2017 | $278K | 1 t |
Where Angola imports plastic spectacle lenses from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 64% |
| Portugal | $661K | 24% |
| Italy | $141K | 5.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $107K | 3.9% |
| Taiwan | $57K | 2.1% |
| India | $30K | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $4K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $86.86 per kg, close to the world average of $98.68.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola plastic spectacle lenses imports (HS 9001.50): 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 9001.50: Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of materials other than glass.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic spectacle lenses imported by Angola?
Angola imported plastic spectacle lenses worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic spectacle lenses to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Portugal (24%) and Italy (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 302% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic spectacle lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $86.86 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $98.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic spectacle lenses to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $278 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 899%. The peak was 2022 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic spectacle lenses?
The HS code for plastic spectacle lenses is subheading 9001.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
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