Seamless steel pipes imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported seamless steel pipes worth $284.9 million (80.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 64% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $284.9M | 80.7K t |
| 2023 | $173.4M | 37.5K t |
| 2022 | $134.9M | 34.0K t |
| 2021 | $121.0M | 27.3K t |
| 2020 | $74.4M | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $83.2M | 27.2K t |
| 2018 | $47.4M | 18.6K t |
| 2017 | $47.9M | 9.9K t |
Where Angola imports seamless steel pipes from
Most of the value came from Norway (20%), Japan (15%), Italy (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $57.7M | 20% |
| Japan | $41.4M | 15% |
| Italy | $34.6M | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $25.2M | 8.8% |
| Mexico | $23.5M | 8.2% |
| United States | $15.0M | 5.3% |
| France | $13.7M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $10.8M | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $10.5M | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $10.4M | 3.7% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.19 | Carbon steel seamless line pipe | 30% |
| 7304.29 | Carbon steel seamless casing | 26% |
| 7304.24 | Stainless seamless casing | 17% |
| 7304.41 | Cold-drawn stainless tube | 12% |
| 7304.90 | Seamless hollow profile | 3.1% |
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 2.6% |
| 7304.51 | Cold-drawn alloy steel tube | 2.2% |
| 7304.59 | Seamless alloy steel tube | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.53 per kg, 53% above the world average of $2.31. 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.
Seamless steel pipes exports from Angola
Exports of seamless steel pipes by Angola reached $3.3 million in 2024 (8.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (33%), United Kingdom (18%), DR Congo (17%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+600% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.1M | 33% |
| United Kingdom | $590K | 18% |
| DR Congo | $558K | 17% |
| Equatorial Guinea | $475K | 14% |
| Republic of the Congo | $319K | 9.6% |
| Egypt | $106K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $68K | 2.1% |
| Namibia | $26K | 0.8% |
| China | $24K | 0.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $17K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola seamless steel pipes imports (HS 7304): 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 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by Angola?
Angola imported seamless steel pipes worth $284.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to Angola?
Norway was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($57.7 million), followed by Japan (15%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 486% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.53 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless steel pipes to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $47.9 million in 2017 to $284.9 million in 2024, an increase of 495%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $120.9 million a year.
Does Angola also export seamless steel pipes?
Yes. Angola exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and the DR Congo. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $281.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7304.19 (30% of the value) and 7304.29 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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Same product, other countries
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Seamless steel pipes product types in Angola
- Stainless seamless line pipe
- Carbon steel seamless line pipe
- Stainless seamless drill pipe
- Carbon steel seamless drill pipe
- Stainless seamless casing
- Carbon steel seamless casing
- Seamless carbon steel tube
- Cold-drawn stainless tube
- Seamless stainless tube
- Cold-drawn alloy steel tube
- Seamless alloy steel tube
- Seamless hollow profile
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