Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $24.6 million of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) in 2024 (24.5 thousand tonnes). That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $24.6M | 24.5K t |
| 2023 | $20.8M | 16.5K t |
| 2022 | $29.8M | 22.4K t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 15.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 10.8K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 7.4K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 7.7K t |
Where Angola imports polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+446% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.2M | 78% |
| Thailand | $2.0M | 8.2% |
| India | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $611K | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $556K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $425K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $382K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $208K | 0.8% |
| Singapore | $39K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.01 per kg, close to the world average of $1.09.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 3907.61: Poly(ethylene terephthalate): in primary forms, having a viscosity of 78ml/g or higher.
Common questions
What is the value of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) imported by Angola?
Angola imported polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) worth $24.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 173 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by Thailand (8%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 446% on the year.
What is the average import price of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.01 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $1.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $24.6 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. The peak was 2022 at $29.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity)?
The HS code for polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) is subheading 3907.61. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3907 page.
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