Steel fasteners imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel fasteners by Angola reached $55.8 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 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 | $55.8M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $39.5M | 9.9K t |
| 2022 | $37.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $21.9M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2019 | $30.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $25.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $17.6M | 3.8K t |
Where Angola imports steel fasteners from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (19%), United Arab Emirates (13%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 44%. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+605% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $10.9M | 20% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.4M | 13% |
| United States | $6.4M | 11% |
| Portugal | $6.2M | 11% |
| China | $6.1M | 11% |
| Belgium | $3.0M | 5.3% |
| Norway | $2.8M | 5.1% |
| France | $2.6M | 4.6% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 4.3% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 67% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 7.3% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 6.8% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 6.1% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 3.8% |
| 7318.24 | Cotter pins | 3.2% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 2.5% |
| 7318.21 | Spring washers | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.52 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel fasteners exports from Angola
Angola exported $702 thousand of steel fasteners in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (48%), United States (12%), South Africa (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $337K | 48% |
| United States | $87K | 12% |
| South Africa | $55K | 7.8% |
| Republic of the Congo | $50K | 7.1% |
| Norway | $49K | 6.9% |
| Guyana | $27K | 3.9% |
| Belgium | $24K | 3.5% |
| Namibia | $14K | 2.1% |
| Mexico | $10K | 1.4% |
| France | $8K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel fasteners worth $55.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to Angola?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($10.9 million), followed by the United Arab Emirates (13%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 44%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 605% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.52 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $4.28 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 fasteners to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.6 million in 2017 to $55.8 million in 2024, an increase of 218%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $31.2 million a year.
Does Angola also export steel fasteners?
Yes. Angola exported $702 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, the United States and South Africa. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $55.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (67% of the value) and 7318.19 (7%).
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