Carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $5.2 million (787 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 249% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% a year on average.
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 | $5.2M | 787 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 428 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 403 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 927 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 320 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 226 t |
| 2018 | $504K | 48 t |
| 2017 | $700K | 85 t |
Where Angola imports carbon steel seamless drill pipe from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+378% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $2.8M | 55% |
| China | $1.1M | 22% |
| United States | $675K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $192K | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $159K | 3.1% |
| Canada | $60K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $35K | 0.7% |
| France | $25K | 0.5% |
| Ghana | $24K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $11K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.58 per kg, 119% above the world average of $3.01. 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.
Carbon steel seamless drill pipe exports from Angola
Exports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe by Angola reached $888 thousand in 2024 (170 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Equatorial Guinea accounted for 53% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Equatorial Guinea | $475K | 54% |
| United Kingdom | $344K | 39% |
| United States | $33K | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 1.9% |
| Namibia | $12K | 1.4% |
| France | $7K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola carbon steel seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.23): 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 7304.23: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless drill pipe imported by Angola?
Angola imported carbon steel seamless drill pipe worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 787 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 175 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 249% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Angola?
Spain was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by China (22%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 516% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.58 per kg in 2024, 119% above the world average of $3.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless drill pipe to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $700 thousand in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 640%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
Does Angola also export carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
Yes. Angola exported $888 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Equatorial Guinea, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.23. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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