Sanitary products exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Angola exported $6.7 million of sanitary products in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). That is 70% more than in 2023. Across 2018-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $6.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 1.6K t |
Where Angola exports sanitary products to
One buyer market dominates: Republic of the Congo accounted for 75% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+412% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $5.0M | 75% |
| DR Congo | $1.7M | 25% |
| Nigeria | $7K | 0.1% |
| Cuba | $1K | 0% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 46% below the world average of $4.17, 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.
Sanitary products imports to Angola
Imports of sanitary products by Angola reached $2.1 million in 2024 (807 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Portugal (41%), South Africa (23%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $853K | 41% |
| South Africa | $485K | 23% |
| China | $458K | 22% |
| Egypt | $156K | 7.5% |
| Thailand | $48K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $19K | 0.9% |
| Namibia | $14K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $9K | 0.4% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola sanitary products exports (HS 9619): 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 9619: Sanitary towels (pads) and tampons, napkins (diapers), napkin liners and similar articles, of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sanitary products exported by Angola?
Angola exported sanitary products worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 179 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 70% on 2023.
Which countries buy sanitary products from Angola?
The Republic of the Congo was the largest buyer with 75% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by the DR Congo (25%) and Nigeria (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 buyer countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 636% on the year.
What is the average export price of sanitary products per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $4.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of sanitary products from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $6.3 million in 2018 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Angola also import sanitary products?
Yes. Angola imported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Portugal, South Africa and China. On balance Angola is a net exporter of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sanitary products?
The HS code for sanitary products is heading 9619. In Angola all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9619.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9619 page.
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