Gas cylinders imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $6.7 million of gas cylinders in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 88% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $58.3 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 | $6.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $58.3M | 15.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $11.3M | 853 t |
| 2020 | $9.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 4.0K t |
Where Angola imports gas cylinders from
Most of the value came from Italy (23%), India (13%), Portugal (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 49%. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+370% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.5M | 23% |
| India | $900K | 13% |
| Portugal | $886K | 13% |
| China | $780K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $683K | 10% |
| Romania | $434K | 6.4% |
| Thailand | $342K | 5.1% |
| South Africa | $297K | 4.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $207K | 3.1% |
| United States | $194K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.81 per kg, 43% above the world average of $3.36. 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.
Gas cylinders exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported gas cylinders worth $3.2 million (773 tonnes). United Kingdom alone took 89% of it. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 89% |
| Portugal | $117K | 3.6% |
| Norway | $57K | 1.8% |
| France | $56K | 1.7% |
| Namibia | $51K | 1.6% |
| Republic of the Congo | $28K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.5% |
| Egypt | $13K | 0.4% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola gas cylinders imports (HS 7311): 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 7311: Containers for compressed or liquefied gas, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of gas cylinders imported by Angola?
Angola imported gas cylinders worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 88% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas cylinders to Angola?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by India (13%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 49%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 370% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas cylinders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.81 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $3.36 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas cylinders to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $58.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
Does Angola also export gas cylinders?
Yes. Angola exported $3.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Portugal and Norway. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas cylinders?
The HS code for gas cylinders is heading 7311. In Angola all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7311.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7311 page.
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