Metal converters (foundry) imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal converters (foundry) by Angola reached $3.3 million in 2024 (428 tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. That is 538% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 152% 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 | $3.3M | 428 t |
| 2023 | $518K | 63 t |
| 2022 | $760K | 75 t |
| 2021 | $192K | 258 t |
| 2020 | $95K | 9 t |
| 2019 | $723K | 32 t |
| 2018 | $366K | 83 t |
| 2017 | $5K | 0 t |
Where Angola imports metal converters (foundry) from
China alone supplied 93% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 93% |
| India | $212K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $4K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Vietnam | $2K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $1K | 0% |
| Singapore | $1K | 0% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.72 per kg, close to the world average of $8.72.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola metal converters (foundry) imports (HS 8454.10): 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 8454.10: Converters: of a type used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal converters (foundry) imported by Angola?
Angola imported metal converters (foundry) worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 428 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 143 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 538% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal converters (foundry) to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by India (6%) and the Netherlands (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of metal converters (foundry) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $8.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal converters (foundry) to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5 thousand in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $745 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for metal converters (foundry)?
The HS code for metal converters (foundry) is subheading 8454.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8454 page.
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