Refractory mortar imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported refractory mortar worth $5.8 million (7.8 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.8M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 4.1K t |
Where Angola imports refractory mortar from
Most of the value came from India (44%), China (26%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+550% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.6M | 45% |
| China | $1.5M | 26% |
| Germany | $873K | 15% |
| Spain | $223K | 3.9% |
| Italy | $156K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $142K | 2.5% |
| Denmark | $90K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $82K | 1.4% |
| Portugal | $78K | 1.4% |
| South Africa | $70K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.74 per kg, close to the world average of $0.73.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola refractory mortar imports (HS 3816): 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 3816: Refractory cements, mortars, concretes and similar compositions, including dolomite ramming mix, other than products of heading 38.01.
Common questions
What is the value of refractory mortar imported by Angola?
Angola imported refractory mortar worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply refractory mortar to Angola?
India was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by China (26%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 550% on the year.
What is the average import price of refractory mortar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.74 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refractory mortar to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. The peak was 2022 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for refractory mortar?
The HS code for refractory mortar is heading 3816. In Angola all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3816.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3816 page.
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