Starch imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported starch worth $3.0 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 88% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 41% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $6.1 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 | $3.0M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $889K | 923 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $874K | 836 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 729 t |
| 2018 | $831K | 701 t |
| 2017 | $271K | 286 t |
Where Angola imports starch from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (29%), Brazil (27%), Spain (8%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $857K | 29% |
| Brazil | $798K | 27% |
| Spain | $241K | 8.1% |
| Turkey | $208K | 6.9% |
| Poland | $168K | 5.6% |
| Thailand | $146K | 4.9% |
| India | $126K | 4.2% |
| France | $108K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $93K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $85K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 1108
| 1108.13 | Potato starch | 39% |
| 1108.14 | Cassava starch | 32% |
| 1108.12 | Corn starch | 24% |
| 1108.19 | Starch (other species) | 5.3% |
| 1108.11 | Wheat starch | 0.2% |
| 1108.20 | Inulin | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1108.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.92 per kg, 46% above the world average of $0.63. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola starch imports (HS 1108): 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 1108: Starches; inulin.
Common questions
What is the value of starch imported by Angola?
Angola imported starch worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply starch to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($857 thousand), followed by Brazil (27%) and Spain (8%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 663% on the year.
What is the average import price of starch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.92 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $0.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of starch to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $271 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024. The peak was 2021 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for starch?
The HS code for starch is heading 1108. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 1108.13 (39% of the value) and 1108.14 (32%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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