Portland cement exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Angola exported portland cement worth $10.8 million (248.4 thousand tonnes). That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 176% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $34.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.8M | 248.4K t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 518.3K t |
| 2022 | $34.0M | 496.7K t |
| 2021 | $28.4M | 655.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 192.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.3M | 112.2K t |
| 2018 | $14.4M | 328.0K t |
| 2017 | $9K | 15 t |
Where Angola exports portland cement to
Ghana alone took 54% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ghana | $5.8M | 54% |
| DR Congo | $3.5M | 32% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $1.4M | 14% |
| Republic of the Congo | $20K | 0.2% |
| Mozambique | $18K | 0.2% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Cuba | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2523
| 2523.10 | Cement clinker | 54% |
| 2523.29 | Cement: portland, other than white, whether or not artificially coloured | 46% |
| 2523.21 | White cement | 0.3% |
| 2523.90 | Hydraulic cement (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2523.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.04 per kg, 43% below the world average of $0.07, 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.
Portland cement imports to Angola
In 2024, Angola imported portland cement worth $5.6 million (463.6 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were Vietnam (32%), Republic of the Congo (27%), Netherlands (14%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $1.8M | 32% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.5M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $769K | 14% |
| Belgium | $402K | 7.2% |
| Namibia | $315K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $236K | 4.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $206K | 3.7% |
| Portugal | $133K | 2.4% |
| Morocco | $108K | 1.9% |
| China | $25K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola portland cement exports (HS 2523): 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 2523: Portland cement, aluminous cement (ciment fondu), slag cement, supersulphate cement and similar hydraulic cements, whether or not coloured or in the form of clinkers.
Common questions
What is the value of portland cement exported by Angola?
Angola exported portland cement worth $10.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 248.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries buy portland cement from Angola?
Ghana was the largest buyer with 54% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by the DR Congo (32%) and Sao Tome and Principe (13%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 15 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average export price of portland cement per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.04 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $0.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of portland cement from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $9 thousand in 2017 to $10.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $34.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.6 million a year.
Does Angola also import portland cement?
Yes. Angola imported $5.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Vietnam, the Republic of the Congo and the Netherlands. On balance Angola is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for portland cement?
The HS code for portland cement is heading 2523. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 2523.10 (54% of the value) and 2523.29 (46%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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