Aluminium rods imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium rods by Angola reached $7.1 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $16.2 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 | $7.1M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $16.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.6M | 3.4K t |
| 2020 | $13.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $13.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.9M | 3.6K t |
Where Angola imports aluminium rods from
China alone supplied 58% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 58% |
| Portugal | $2.2M | 31% |
| Netherlands | $285K | 4% |
| Brazil | $80K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $65K | 0.9% |
| United States | $61K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $49K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $41K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $37K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.29 | Aluminium alloy rods | 50% |
| 7604.10 | Pure aluminium rods | 25% |
| 7604.21 | Aluminium alloy hollow profiles | 24% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.68 per kg, 45% below the world average of $4.88, 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.
Aluminium rods exports from Angola
Exports of aluminium rods by Angola reached $2.2 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to China (50%), DR Congo (37%), Spain (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 50% |
| DR Congo | $809K | 37% |
| Spain | $275K | 13% |
| Mozambique | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $1K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.1% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| Portugal | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola aluminium rods imports (HS 7604): 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 7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by Angola?
Angola imported aluminium rods worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by Portugal (31%) and the Netherlands (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.68 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $4.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium rods to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.9 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2022 at $16.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.8 million a year.
Does Angola also export aluminium rods?
Yes. Angola exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, the DR Congo and Spain. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7604.29 (50% of the value) and 7604.10 (25%).
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