Stainless seamless drill pipe imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported stainless seamless drill pipe worth $4.6 million (256 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 143 countries. That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 77% 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 | $4.6M | 256 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 302 t |
| 2022 | $777K | 146 t |
| 2021 | $143K | 29 t |
| 2020 | $647K | 137 t |
| 2019 | $136K | 36 t |
| 2018 | $565K | 56 t |
| 2017 | $86K | 8 t |
Where Angola imports stainless seamless drill pipe from
Norway alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+578% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $3.4M | 74% |
| Portugal | $1.1M | 23% |
| United States | $59K | 1.3% |
| Botswana | $57K | 1.2% |
| China | $27K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $15K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $14K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $5K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0% |
| Thailand | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.16 per kg, 352% above the world average of $4.02. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola stainless seamless drill pipe imports (HS 7304.22): 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 7304.22: Steel, stainless: seamless, drill pipe, of a kind used in drilling for oil or gas.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless seamless drill pipe imported by Angola?
Angola imported stainless seamless drill pipe worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 256 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 143 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless seamless drill pipe to Angola?
Norway was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by Portugal (23%) and the United States (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 578% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless seamless drill pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.16 per kg in 2024, 352% above the world average of $4.02 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless seamless drill pipe to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $86 thousand in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless seamless drill pipe?
The HS code for stainless seamless drill pipe is subheading 7304.22. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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