Rope and cordage imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rope and cordage by Angola reached $10.7 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $10.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.5M | 1.1K t |
Where Angola imports rope and cordage from
Most of the value came from Spain (29%), China (17%), Portugal (16%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $3.1M | 29% |
| China | $1.8M | 17% |
| Portugal | $1.7M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $975K | 9.1% |
| United States | $768K | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $702K | 6.6% |
| France | $480K | 4.5% |
| Norway | $278K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $226K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $103K | 1% |
Product types under HS 5607
| 5607.50 | Synthetic rope and cordage (other) | 53% |
| 5607.49 | Plastic rope and cordage | 29% |
| 5607.90 | Natural rope and cordage | 14% |
| 5607.29 | Sisal rope and cordage | 1.7% |
| 5607.41 | Plastic baler twine | 1.7% |
| 5607.21 | Sisal baler twine | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5607.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.72 per kg, 45% above the world average of $3.94. 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.
Rope and cordage exports from Angola
Angola exported $211 thousand of rope and cordage in 2024 (27 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (41%), Portugal (23%), Netherlands (20%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $86K | 41% |
| Portugal | $49K | 23% |
| Netherlands | $42K | 20% |
| United Kingdom | $17K | 8% |
| Norway | $7K | 3.4% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $3K | 1.6% |
| South Africa | $3K | 1.4% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.7% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0.6% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola rope and cordage imports (HS 5607): 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 5607: Twine, cordage, ropes and cables, whether or not plaited or braided; whether or not impregnated, coated, covered or sheathed with rubber or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cordage imported by Angola?
Angola imported rope and cordage worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 57th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply rope and cordage to Angola?
Spain was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by China (17%) and Portugal (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cordage per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.72 per kg in 2024, 45% above the world average of $3.94 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rope and cordage to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.5 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 136%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
Does Angola also export rope and cordage?
Yes. Angola exported $211 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Portugal and the Netherlands. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for rope and cordage?
The HS code for rope and cordage is heading 5607. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 5607.50 (53% of the value) and 5607.49 (29%).
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