Sodium bicarbonate imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $5.6 million of sodium bicarbonate in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 60% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 981 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 493 t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 453 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 574 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 320 t |
| 2017 | $897K | 299 t |
Where Angola imports sodium bicarbonate from
Portugal alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $5.1M | 91% |
| China | $366K | 6.6% |
| India | $45K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $33K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $21K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $18K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.74 per kg, 790% above the world average of $0.42. 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola sodium bicarbonate imports (HS 2836.30): 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 2836.30: Carbonates: sodium hydrogen carbonate (sodium bicarbonate).
Common questions
What is the value of sodium bicarbonate imported by Angola?
Angola imported sodium bicarbonate worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply sodium bicarbonate to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by China (7%) and India (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of sodium bicarbonate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.74 per kg in 2024, 790% above the world average of $0.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sodium bicarbonate to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $896 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 523%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sodium bicarbonate?
The HS code for sodium bicarbonate is subheading 2836.30. It sits in HS chapter 28 (inorganic chemicals; organic and inorganic compounds of precious metals; of rare earth metals, of radio-active elements and of isotopes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2836 page.
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