Silicate imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of silicate by Angola reached $4.9 million in 2024 (14.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 60% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.9 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 | $4.9M | 14.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 9.7K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 13.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $178K | 645 t |
Where Angola imports silicate from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+43% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.7M | 56% |
| China | $813K | 17% |
| Portugal | $588K | 12% |
| Spain | $343K | 7% |
| India | $190K | 3.9% |
| United States | $75K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $45K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $38K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.6% |
| Pakistan | $12K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 2839
| 2839.19 | Sodium silicate (other) | 86% |
| 2839.90 | Alkali metal silicates (non-sodium) | 13% |
| 2839.11 | Sodium metasilicate | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2839.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.34 per kg, 36% below the world average of $0.53, 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola silicate imports (HS 2839): 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 2839: Silicates; commercial alkali metal silicates.
Common questions
What is the value of silicate imported by Angola?
Angola imported silicate worth $4.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 47th of 190 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply silicate to Angola?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by China (17%) and Portugal (12%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of silicate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.34 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $0.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of silicate to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $178 thousand in 2017 to $4.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for silicate?
The HS code for silicate is heading 2839. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 2839.19 (86% of the value) and 2839.90 (13%).
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