Steel chain imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $12.1 million of steel chain in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $12.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $13.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 889 t |
Where Angola imports steel chain from
Most of the value came from Spain (37%), China (11%), Portugal (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+648% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $4.5M | 37% |
| China | $1.3M | 11% |
| Portugal | $1.3M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $846K | 7% |
| France | $739K | 6.1% |
| Norway | $526K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $497K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $400K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $372K | 3.1% |
| United States | $298K | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.82 | Welded link chain | 36% |
| 7315.90 | Chain part (other) | 17% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 12% |
| 7315.81 | Stud-link chain | 10% |
| 7315.89 | Steel chain (other) | 8.2% |
| 7315.11 | Roller chain | 7.3% |
| 7315.20 | Skid chain | 6.7% |
| 7315.19 | Chain part | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.98 per kg, close to the world average of $4.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel chain exports from Angola
Exports of steel chain by Angola reached $882 thousand in 2024 (174 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (38%), United Kingdom (38%), Norway (18%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $337K | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $336K | 38% |
| Norway | $155K | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $20K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $17K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.5% |
| Mauritius | $3K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.3% |
| Guyana | $2K | 0.3% |
| Indonesia | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola steel chain imports (HS 7315): 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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel chain worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to Angola?
Spain was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (11%) and Portugal (10%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 648% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.98 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel chain to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 220%. The peak was 2022 at $13.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Angola also export steel chain?
Yes. Angola exported $882 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, the United Kingdom and Norway. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7315.82 (36% of the value) and 7315.90 (17%).
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