Radioactive element imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of radioactive element by Angola reached $2.3 million in 2024 (16 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 38% 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 | $2.3M | 16 t |
| 2023 | $2.8M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 7 t |
| 2021 | $318K | 2 t |
| 2020 | $187K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $367K | 2 t |
| 2018 | $198K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $244K | 1 t |
Where Angola imports radioactive element from
The largest suppliers were Norway (38%), United States (24%), Senegal (14%). Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $858K | 38% |
| United States | $555K | 24% |
| Senegal | $327K | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $212K | 9.3% |
| Portugal | $128K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $82K | 3.6% |
| Germany | $57K | 2.5% |
| Namibia | $34K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $8K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 2844
| 2844.40 | Radioactive compounds (other) | 96% |
| 2844.30 | Depleted uranium and thorium | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2844.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $141.51 per kg, 50% below the world average of $282.19, 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.
Radioactive element exports from Angola
Exports of radioactive element by Angola reached $319 thousand in 2024 (3 tonnes). Namibia alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Namibia | $201K | 63% |
| Senegal | $54K | 17% |
| Republic of the Congo | $36K | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $20K | 6.1% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $4K | 1.1% |
| Czech Republic | $2K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $2K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0.2% |
| DR Congo | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola radioactive element imports (HS 2844): 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 2844: Radioactive chemical elements and radioactive isotopes (including the fissile or fertile chemical elements and isotopes); and their compounds; mixtures and residues containing these products.
Common questions
What is the value of radioactive element imported by Angola?
Angola imported radioactive element worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 160 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply radioactive element to Angola?
Norway was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($858 thousand), followed by the United States (24%) and Senegal (14%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of radioactive element per kg?
The average declared import value was about $141.51 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $282.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radioactive element to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $244 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 833%. The peak was 2023 at $2.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $952 thousand a year.
Does Angola also export radioactive element?
Yes. Angola exported $319 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Namibia, Senegal and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for radioactive element?
The HS code for radioactive element is heading 2844. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 2844.40 (96% of the value) and 2844.30 (4%).
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