Coated arc welding electrodes imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $9.1 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 18% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $9.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $7.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 2.4K t |
Where Angola imports coated arc welding electrodes from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (35%), France (19%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $3.2M | 35% |
| France | $1.7M | 19% |
| China | $1.0M | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $649K | 7.1% |
| India | $493K | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $378K | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $289K | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $217K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $191K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $174K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.69 per kg, 25% above the world average of $2.15. 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.
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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 8311.10: Electrodes: coated, of base metal, for electric arc-welding.
Common questions
What is the value of coated arc welding electrodes imported by Angola?
Angola imported coated arc welding electrodes worth $9.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated arc welding electrodes to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by France (19%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated arc welding electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.69 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $2.15 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated arc welding electrodes to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $9.1 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated arc welding electrodes?
The HS code for coated arc welding electrodes is subheading 8311.10. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8311 page.
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