Tobacco leaf imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported tobacco leaf worth $5.6 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 55% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 89% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.0 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 | $5.6M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 599 t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $65K | 238 t |
Where Angola imports tobacco leaf from
Uganda alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $3.1M | 55% |
| Kenya | $1.4M | 26% |
| Tanzania | $660K | 12% |
| Brazil | $416K | 7.4% |
| Zimbabwe | $26K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
| DR Congo | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| United Arab Emirates | $0K | 0% |
| Ethiopia | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 2401
| 2401.10 | Tobacco, (not stemmed or stripped) | 88% |
| 2401.20 | Tobacco: partly or wholly stemmed or stripped | 11% |
| 2401.30 | Tobacco waste | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.16 per kg, 30% below the world average of $5.95, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola tobacco leaf imports (HS 2401): 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 2401: Tobacco, unmanufactured; tobacco refuse.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco leaf imported by Angola?
Angola imported tobacco leaf worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 172 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco leaf to Angola?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Kenya (26%) and Tanzania (12%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 821% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco leaf per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.16 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $5.95 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of tobacco leaf to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $65 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco leaf?
The HS code for tobacco leaf is heading 2401. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 2401.10 (88% of the value) and 2401.20 (11%).
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