Printed books imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported printed books worth $10.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $59.5 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 | $10.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $59.5M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Angola imports printed books from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (29%), Mozambique (26%), South Africa (17%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $3.0M | 29% |
| Mozambique | $2.7M | 26% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 17% |
| India | $659K | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $604K | 5.8% |
| Brazil | $514K | 5% |
| United States | $242K | 2.3% |
| China | $153K | 1.5% |
| France | $152K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $135K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 4901
| 4901.99 | Printed matter: books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter n.e.c. in item no. 4901.10 or 4901.91 | 89% |
| 4901.91 | Printed dictionaries and encyclopaedias | 7.3% |
| 4901.10 | Printed single sheets and leaflets | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4901.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.18 per kg, close to the world average of $9.39.
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 printed books imports (HS 4901): 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 4901: Printed books, brochures, leaflets and similar printed matter, whether or not in single sheets.
Common questions
What is the value of printed books imported by Angola?
Angola imported printed books worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed books to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Mozambique (26%) and South Africa (17%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 86 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 33% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed books per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.18 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $9.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed books to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.8 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2020 at $59.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed books?
The HS code for printed books is heading 4901. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 4901.99 (89% of the value) and 4901.91 (7%).
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