Steel drums imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported steel drums worth $5.9 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 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 | $5.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 808 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 528 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 787 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 1.5K t |
Where Angola imports steel drums from
Most of the value came from South Africa (26%), China (20%), Portugal (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+703% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 26% |
| China | $1.2M | 20% |
| Portugal | $701K | 12% |
| France | $597K | 10% |
| Belgium | $376K | 6.3% |
| United States | $370K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $330K | 5.6% |
| Lebanon | $187K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $171K | 2.9% |
| Senegal | $81K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 7310
| 7310.10 | Steel drum | 70% |
| 7310.29 | Steel can (other) | 25% |
| 7310.21 | Tinplate can | 5.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7310.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.30 per kg, close to the world average of $3.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel drums exports from Angola
Angola exported $387 thousand of steel drums in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were DR Congo (29%), United Kingdom (27%), United States (18%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $111K | 29% |
| United Kingdom | $105K | 27% |
| United States | $70K | 18% |
| Namibia | $56K | 14% |
| France | $15K | 3.9% |
| Republic of the Congo | $15K | 3.8% |
| Senegal | $13K | 3.4% |
| Guinea-Bissau | $1K | 0.3% |
| China | $1K | 0.2% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola steel drums imports (HS 7310): 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: Tanks, casks, drums, cans, boxes and similar containers, for any material (excluding compressed or liquefied gas), of iron or steel, capacity not exceeding 300l, whether or not lined or heat-insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel drums imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel drums worth $5.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel drums to Angola?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (20%) and Portugal (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 703% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel drums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.30 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $3.78 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 drums to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $5.9 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2023 at $6.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Angola also export steel drums?
Yes. Angola exported $387 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 $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel drums?
The HS code for steel drums is heading 7310. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7310.10 (70% of the value) and 7310.29 (25%).
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