Polystyrene imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported polystyrene worth $4.6 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $4.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 556 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 699 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 540 t |
Where Angola imports polystyrene from
Most of the value came from Norway (20%), China (18%), Egypt (12%). Among the main suppliers, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $920K | 20% |
| China | $845K | 18% |
| Egypt | $563K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $453K | 9.8% |
| Canada | $442K | 9.6% |
| Portugal | $285K | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $248K | 5.4% |
| United States | $178K | 3.9% |
| France | $127K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $106K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3903
| 3903.19 | Polystyrene resin | 43% |
| 3903.90 | Styrene polymers (other) | 41% |
| 3903.11 | Expandable polystyrene beads | 11% |
| 3903.20 | Styrene-acrylonitrile copolymer | 4.4% |
| 3903.30 | Acrylonitrile-butadiene-styrene | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3903.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.26 per kg, 34% above the world average of $1.69. 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 polystyrene imports (HS 3903): 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 3903: Polymers of styrene, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of polystyrene imported by Angola?
Angola imported polystyrene worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply polystyrene to Angola?
Norway was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($920 thousand), followed by China (18%) and Egypt (12%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of polystyrene per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.26 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $1.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of polystyrene to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 287%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for polystyrene?
The HS code for polystyrene is heading 3903. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3903.19 (43% of the value) and 3903.90 (41%).
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