Rice imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $262.5 million of rice in 2024 (372.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 20% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $344.0 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 | $262.5M | 372.2K t |
| 2023 | $218.4M | 352.3K t |
| 2022 | $344.0M | 596.6K t |
| 2021 | $239.8M | 505.0K t |
| 2020 | $324.5M | 538.1K t |
| 2019 | $277.0M | 469.2K t |
| 2018 | $261.6M | 449.7K t |
| 2017 | $170.6M | 429.8K t |
Where Angola imports rice from
The largest suppliers were Thailand (48%), India (45%), Guyana (3%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Thailand | $125.1M | 48% |
| India | $117.4M | 45% |
| Guyana | $8.5M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $2.9M | 1.1% |
| Pakistan | $2.2M | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.6M | 0.6% |
| United States | $1.3M | 0.5% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1.3M | 0.5% |
| Vietnam | $909K | 0.4% |
| Portugal | $534K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 1006
| 1006.30 | Milled rice | 92% |
| 1006.20 | Brown rice | 6% |
| 1006.10 | Paddy rice | 2% |
| 1006.40 | Broken rice | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1006.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, close to the world average of $0.64.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 1006: Rice.
Common questions
What is the value of rice imported by Angola?
Angola imported rice worth $262.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 372.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply rice to Angola?
Thailand was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($125.1 million), followed by India (45%) and Guyana (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Pakistan grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average import price of rice per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $0.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rice to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $170.6 million in 2017 to $262.5 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $344.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $262.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for rice?
The HS code for rice is heading 1006. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 1006.30 (92% of the value) and 1006.20 (6%).
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