Forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Angola reached $30.0 million in 2024 (53.5 thousand tonnes). That is 76% more than in 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 102% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.0M | 53.5K t |
| 2023 | $17.1M | 37.7K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 22.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.4M | 11.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $439K | 969 t |
Where Angola exports forged and hot-rolled steel bars to
DR Congo alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $26.6M | 89% |
| Republic of the Congo | $2.1M | 7.1% |
| Sierra Leone | $690K | 2.3% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $273K | 0.9% |
| Mauritania | $259K | 0.9% |
| Portugal | $6K | 0% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 86% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 7.1% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 3.3% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 2.4% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.56 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports to Angola
Imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars by Angola reached $6.1 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). China alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 87% |
| Portugal | $292K | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $172K | 2.8% |
| France | $75K | 1.2% |
| Singapore | $68K | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $50K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $40K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $30K | 0.5% |
| India | $13K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $13K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola forged and hot-rolled steel bars exports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars exported by Angola?
Angola exported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $30.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 149 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries buy forged and hot-rolled steel bars from Angola?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 89% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by the Republic of the Congo (7%) and Sierra Leone (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 buyer countries in total. The Republic of the Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average export price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.56 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.67 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $439 thousand in 2018 to $30.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 7 years the average was $10.8 million a year.
Does Angola also import forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
Yes. Angola imported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Portugal and Turkey. On balance Angola is a net exporter of this product, by about $23.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (86% of the value) and 7214.30 (7%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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