Steel articles imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel articles by Angola reached $162.1 million in 2024 (24.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 73% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $162.1M | 24.3K t |
| 2023 | $93.6M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $79.3M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $59.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $58.6M | 6.8K t |
| 2019 | $52.7M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $70.4M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $58.9M | 8.6K t |
Where Angola imports steel articles from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (25%), Norway (24%), China (23%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $40.0M | 25% |
| Norway | $39.7M | 25% |
| China | $37.0M | 23% |
| Portugal | $7.5M | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $6.1M | 3.8% |
| United States | $5.1M | 3.2% |
| Malaysia | $3.9M | 2.4% |
| France | $3.9M | 2.4% |
| Indonesia | $2.6M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $2.4M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 96% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 2.7% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 1.3% |
| 7326.11 | Forged grinding balls | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.68 per kg, 51% above the world average of $4.42. 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.
Steel articles exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported steel articles worth $16.4 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Norway (49%), United Kingdom (18%), France (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Indonesia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $8.1M | 49% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 18% |
| France | $2.0M | 12% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 6.7% |
| Malaysia | $751K | 4.6% |
| Indonesia | $458K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $246K | 1.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $169K | 1% |
| DR Congo | $147K | 0.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $88K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel articles worth $162.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to Angola?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($40.0 million), followed by Norway (24%) and China (23%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 98 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 531% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.68 per kg in 2024, 51% above the world average of $4.42 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel articles to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $58.9 million in 2017 to $162.1 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $79.4 million a year.
Does Angola also export steel articles?
Yes. Angola exported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Norway, the United Kingdom and France. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $145.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (96% of the value) and 7326.19 (3%).
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