Forged steel bar imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of forged steel bar by Angola reached $2.2 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 56% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.9 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 | $2.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $761K | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $237K | 614 t |
| 2019 | $332K | 463 t |
| 2018 | $76K | 126 t |
| 2017 | $73K | 45 t |
Where Angola imports forged steel bar from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 96% |
| Turkey | $34K | 1.6% |
| France | $29K | 1.3% |
| Portugal | $27K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.2% |
| Republic of the Congo | $1K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
| Poland | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.70.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Forged steel bar exports from Angola
Angola exported $715 thousand of forged steel bar in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $614K | 86% |
| Republic of the Congo | $101K | 14% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola forged steel bar imports (HS 7214.10): 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 7214.10: Iron or non-alloy steel: bars and rods, forged, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel bar imported by Angola?
Angola imported forged steel bar worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel bar to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel bar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $0.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forged steel bar to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $72 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does Angola also export forged steel bar?
Yes. Angola exported $715 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo and the Republic of the Congo. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel bar?
The HS code for forged steel bar is subheading 7214.10. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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