Printed matter imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printed matter by Angola reached $6.6 million in 2024 (676 tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $34.9 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 | $6.6M | 676 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $34.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Angola imports printed matter from
Malta alone supplied 54% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malta | $3.5M | 54% |
| Lebanon | $816K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $585K | 8.9% |
| Portugal | $522K | 7.9% |
| South Africa | $350K | 5.3% |
| India | $212K | 3.2% |
| China | $208K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $57K | 0.9% |
| United States | $56K | 0.9% |
| France | $40K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 4911
| 4911.99 | Printed matter (other types) | 81% |
| 4911.10 | Trade catalogues and advertising materials | 14% |
| 4911.91 | Printed pictures and photographs | 4.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4911.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.72 per kg, 32% above the world average of $7.38. 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 printed matter imports (HS 4911): 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 4911: Printed matter, n.e.c., including printed pictures and photographs.
Common questions
What is the value of printed matter imported by Angola?
Angola imported printed matter worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 676 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply printed matter to Angola?
Malta was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Lebanon (12%) and the United Kingdom (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 211% on the year.
What is the average import price of printed matter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.72 per kg in 2024, 32% above the world average of $7.38 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printed matter to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.9 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 81%. The peak was 2017 at $34.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for printed matter?
The HS code for printed matter is heading 4911. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 4911.99 (81% of the value) and 4911.10 (14%).
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