Synthetic dye imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of synthetic dye by Angola reached $6.3 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $6.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 610 t |
Where Angola imports synthetic dye from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (27%), India (17%), Morocco (10%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+93% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $1.7M | 27% |
| India | $1.1M | 17% |
| Morocco | $648K | 10% |
| China | $446K | 7% |
| Belgium | $407K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $361K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $354K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $237K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $101K | 1.6% |
| Norway | $95K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 3204
| 3204.17 | Synthetic pigments | 35% |
| 3204.19 | Synthetic dyes (other) | 22% |
| 3204.11 | Disperse dyes | 18% |
| 3204.90 | Synthetic organic products (other) | 10% |
| 3204.13 | Basic dyes | 6.5% |
| 3204.20 | Fluorescent brightening agents | 3.2% |
| 3204.12 | Acid dyes and mordant dyes | 2.3% |
| 3204.16 | Reactive dyes | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3204.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.59 per kg, 50% below the world average of $7.25, 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 synthetic dye imports (HS 3204): 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 3204: Synthetic organic colouring matter and preparations based thereon; synthetic organic products used as fluorescent brightening agents or as luminophores; whether or not chemically defined.
Common questions
What is the value of synthetic dye imported by Angola?
Angola imported synthetic dye worth $6.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply synthetic dye to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by India (17%) and Morocco (10%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 93% on the year.
What is the average import price of synthetic dye per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.59 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $7.25 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of synthetic dye to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $6.3 million in 2024, an increase of 144%. The peak was 2018 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for synthetic dye?
The HS code for synthetic dye is heading 3204. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 3204.17 (35% of the value) and 3204.19 (22%).
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