Solvent-based paint imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of solvent-based paint by Angola reached $16.3 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). That is 20% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $29.4 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 | $16.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $24.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $11.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $19.3M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $23.8M | 8.1K t |
| 2017 | $18.3M | 6.4K t |
Where Angola imports solvent-based paint from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (27%), Netherlands (15%), Portugal (11%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+605% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.4M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $2.5M | 15% |
| Portugal | $1.8M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| United States | $862K | 5.3% |
| China | $722K | 4.4% |
| France | $419K | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $394K | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $371K | 2.3% |
Product types under HS 3208
| 3208.90 | Polymer solvent paint | 63% |
| 3208.20 | Acrylic solvent paint | 26% |
| 3208.10 | Polyester solvent paint | 10% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.53 per kg, 21% below the world average of $5.76, 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 solvent-based paint imports (HS 3208): 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 3208: Paints, varnishes; (enamels and lacquers) based on synthetic polymers or chemically modified natural polymers, dispersed or dissolved in a non-aqueous medium.
Common questions
What is the value of solvent-based paint imported by Angola?
Angola imported solvent-based paint worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply solvent-based paint to Angola?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by the Netherlands (15%) and Portugal (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 605% on the year.
What is the average import price of solvent-based paint per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.53 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $5.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of solvent-based paint to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.3 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2019 at $29.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for solvent-based paint?
The HS code for solvent-based paint is heading 3208. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3208.90 (63% of the value) and 3208.20 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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