Steel drum imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported steel drum worth $4.2 million (991 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 991 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 661 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 928 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 432 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 254 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 392 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 706 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 611 t |
Where Angola imports steel drum from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (37%), China (19%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 37% |
| China | $801K | 19% |
| France | $571K | 14% |
| Belgium | $368K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $295K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $168K | 4% |
| Portugal | $148K | 3.5% |
| United States | $91K | 2.2% |
| Nigeria | $56K | 1.3% |
| Lebanon | $51K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.21 per kg, close to the world average of $3.53.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel drum exports from Angola
Angola exported $274 thousand of steel drum in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to DR Congo (38%), United Kingdom (37%), United States (24%). Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $103K | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $100K | 37% |
| United States | $65K | 24% |
| Namibia | $3K | 1.1% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.3% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola steel drum imports (HS 7310.10): 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 7310.10: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), 50l or more capacity but not exceeding 300l.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drum imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel drum worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 991 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drum to Angola?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (19%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drum per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $3.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel drum to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Angola also export steel drum?
Yes. Angola exported $274 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the United Kingdom and the United States. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drum?
The HS code for steel drum is subheading 7310.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7310 page.
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