Nickel rods imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported nickel rods worth $4.2 million (37 tonnes). Value rose 2600% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $4.2M | 37 t |
| 2023 | $157K | 10 t |
| 2022 | $163K | 5 t |
| 2021 | $201K | 5 t |
| 2020 | $319K | 5 t |
| 2019 | $121K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $14K | 1 t |
| 2017 | $634K | 16 t |
Where Angola imports nickel rods from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (35%), United Kingdom (35%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+426% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 35% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 35% |
| Italy | $566K | 13% |
| United States | $470K | 11% |
| France | $212K | 5% |
| Germany | $24K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $18K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $7K | 0.2% |
| China | $4K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7505
| 7505.12 | Nickel alloy rods | 83% |
| 7505.22 | Nickel alloy wire | 17% |
| 7505.21 | Nickel wire | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $114.33 per kg, 227% above the world average of $34.96. 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 nickel rods imports (HS 7505): 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 7505: Nickel; bars, rods, profiles and wire.
Common questions
What is the value of nickel rods imported by Angola?
Angola imported nickel rods worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 159 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply nickel rods to Angola?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by the United Kingdom (35%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 426% on the year.
What is the average import price of nickel rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $114.33 per kg in 2024, 227% above the world average of $34.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of nickel rods to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $634 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 567%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $730 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for nickel rods?
The HS code for nickel rods is heading 7505. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7505.12 (83% of the value) and 7505.22 (17%).
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