Toilet paper and tissues imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported toilet paper and tissues worth $2.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $9.7 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 | $2.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 904 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 4.4K t |
Where Angola imports toilet paper and tissues from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Portugal (39%), South Africa (5%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 47% |
| Portugal | $840K | 39% |
| South Africa | $102K | 4.7% |
| France | $71K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 2% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $16K | 0.8% |
| Ukraine | $13K | 0.6% |
| United States | $10K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 4818
| 4818.30 | Paper tablecloths and napkins | 33% |
| 4818.90 | Paper and cellulose articles (other) | 27% |
| 4818.20 | Facial tissues and paper towels | 20% |
| 4818.10 | Toilet paper | 14% |
| 4818.50 | Paper clothing and accessories | 7.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4818.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.97 per kg, close to the world average of $2.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Toilet paper and tissues exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported toilet paper and tissues worth $1.4 million (537 tonnes). Republic of the Congo alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $1.1M | 79% |
| DR Congo | $269K | 20% |
| Nigeria | $12K | 0.9% |
| Cuba | $4K | 0.3% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $3K | 0.3% |
| Gambia | $1K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.1% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| Norway | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola toilet paper and tissues imports (HS 4818): 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 4818: Toilet paper, width 36cm or less or cut to size/shape; handkerchiefs, tissues, towels, serviettes, bed sheets and similar household or hospital articles, apparel and clothing accessories of paper pulp, paper, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of toilet paper and tissues imported by Angola?
Angola imported toilet paper and tissues worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 153rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply toilet paper and tissues to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by Portugal (39%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 733% on the year.
What is the average import price of toilet paper and tissues per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.97 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $2.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of toilet paper and tissues to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 78%. The peak was 2017 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Angola also export toilet paper and tissues?
Yes. Angola exported $1.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, the DR Congo and Nigeria. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $792 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for toilet paper and tissues?
The HS code for toilet paper and tissues is heading 4818. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 4818.30 (32% of the value) and 4818.90 (27%).
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