Wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $2.5 million of wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper in 2024 (432 tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.2 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 | $2.5M | 433 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 617 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 810 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 386 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 493 t |
Where Angola imports wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper from
One supplier dominates: Portugal accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.5M | 99% |
| China | $32K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1K | 0% |
| Brazil | $0K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.77 per kg, 98% above the world average of $2.91. 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 wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper imports (HS 4811.60): 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 4811.60: Paper and paperboard: coated or impregnated with wax, paraffin wax, stearin, oil or glycerol, other than goods of heading no. 4803, 4809, or 4810.
Common questions
What is the value of wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper imported by Angola?
Angola imported wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 432 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (1%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.77 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $2.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2019 at $6.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper?
The HS code for wax-coated and oil-impregnated paper is subheading 4811.60. It sits in HS chapter 48 (paper and paperboard; articles of paper pulp, of paper or paperboard). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4811 page.
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