Plywood imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $3.6 million of plywood in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). That is 73% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.4 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 | $3.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $13.4M | 21.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2021 | $6.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 4.8K t |
Where Angola imports plywood from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 62% |
| Portugal | $494K | 14% |
| Republic of the Congo | $191K | 5.4% |
| Brazil | $138K | 3.9% |
| France | $133K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $91K | 2.6% |
| United States | $73K | 2.1% |
| India | $70K | 2% |
| Italy | $57K | 1.6% |
| Namibia | $45K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 4412
| 4412.39 | Softwood plywood | 35% |
| 4412.33 | Hardwood plywood | 26% |
| 4412.99 | Laminated wood panels (other) | 21% |
| 4412.31 | Tropical plywood | 8.7% |
| 4412.10 | Bamboo plywood | 4.8% |
| 4412.94 | Blockboard and laminboard | 3.7% |
| 4412.34 | Plywood (non-coniferous, other) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4412.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, 39% below the world average of $0.93, 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.
Plywood exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported plywood worth $216 thousand (484 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+463% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $144K | 67% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $52K | 24% |
| DR Congo | $17K | 8% |
| South Africa | $2K | 1% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.2% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola plywood imports (HS 4412): 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 4412: Plywood, veneered panels and similar laminated wood.
Common questions
What is the value of plywood imported by Angola?
Angola imported plywood worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply plywood to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Portugal (14%) and the Republic of the Congo (5%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 660% on the year.
What is the average import price of plywood per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $0.93 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plywood to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2023 at $13.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does Angola also export plywood?
Yes. Angola exported $216 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Cote d'Ivoire and the DR Congo. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plywood?
The HS code for plywood is heading 4412. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 4412.39 (35% of the value) and 4412.33 (26%).
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