Iron and steel scrap exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of iron and steel scrap by Angola reached $3.5 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 12707% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $7.0 million.
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 | $3.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $28K | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $7.0M | 18.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 4.5K t |
Where Angola exports iron and steel scrap to
India alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.6M | 74% |
| Germany | $585K | 17% |
| Netherlands | $192K | 5.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $138K | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7204
| 7204.21 | Stainless steel scrap | 100% |
| 7204.30 | Tinned steel scrap | 0.1% |
| 7204.49 | Other ferrous scrap | 0% |
| 7204.41 | Steel turnings and chips | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7204.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 200% above the world average of $0.44. 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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The shipment records behind Angola iron and steel scrap exports (HS 7204): 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 7204: Ferrous waste and scrap; remelting scrap ingots of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of iron and steel scrap exported by Angola?
Angola exported iron and steel scrap worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports.
Which countries buy iron and steel scrap from Angola?
India was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Germany (17%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 6 buyer countries in total.
What is the average export price of iron and steel scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 200% above the world average of $0.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of iron and steel scrap from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 186%. The peak was 2020 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for iron and steel scrap?
The HS code for iron and steel scrap is heading 7204. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7204.21 (100% of the value) and 7204.30 (0%).
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