Worn clothing imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $50.9 million of worn clothing in 2024 (59.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 48% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $133.6 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 | $50.9M | 59.1K t |
| 2023 | $98.5M | 83.7K t |
| 2022 | $133.6M | 107.9K t |
| 2021 | $59.9M | 81.5K t |
| 2020 | $69.4M | 62.2K t |
| 2019 | $69.0M | 97.5K t |
| 2018 | $75.0M | 80.8K t |
| 2017 | $88.4M | 60.8K t |
Where Angola imports worn clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.8M | 78% |
| United States | $2.5M | 5% |
| Pakistan | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $978K | 1.9% |
| Canada | $913K | 1.8% |
| Turkey | $774K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $364K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $274K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $235K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.86 per kg, close to the world average of $0.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Worn clothing exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported worn clothing worth $690 thousand (689 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (48%), Cuba (14%), Portugal (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Portugal grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $334K | 48% |
| Cuba | $94K | 14% |
| Portugal | $83K | 12% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $32K | 4.6% |
| Namibia | $31K | 4.5% |
| France | $25K | 3.7% |
| United States | $13K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $10K | 1.5% |
| Brazil | $7K | 1% |
| Argentina | $6K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola worn clothing imports (HS 6309): 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 6309: Textiles; worn clothing and other worn articles.
Common questions
What is the value of worn clothing imported by Angola?
Angola imported worn clothing worth $50.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply worn clothing to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($39.8 million), followed by the United States (5%) and Pakistan (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 77 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
What is the average import price of worn clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.86 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $0.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of worn clothing to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $88.4 million in 2017 to $50.9 million in 2024, a fall of 42%. The peak was 2022 at $133.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $80.6 million a year.
Does Angola also export worn clothing?
Yes. Angola exported $690 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, Cuba and Portugal. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $50.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for worn clothing?
The HS code for worn clothing is heading 6309. In Angola all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 6309.00. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6309 page.
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