Steel H-sections imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $7.5 million of steel h-sections in 2024 (7.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $7.5M | 7.2K t |
| 2023 | $7.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 2.0K t |
Where Angola imports steel h-sections from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.4M | 72% |
| Portugal | $598K | 8% |
| Belgium | $526K | 7% |
| Turkey | $239K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $145K | 1.9% |
| France | $114K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $72K | 1% |
| Spain | $66K | 0.9% |
| United States | $60K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $56K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.04 per kg, 35% above the world average of $0.77. 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola steel h-sections imports (HS 7216.33): 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 7216.33: Iron or non-alloy steel: H sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel h-sections imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel h-sections worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel h-sections to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Portugal (8%) and Belgium (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 345% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel h-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.04 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $0.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel h-sections to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 324%. The peak was 2023 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel h-sections?
The HS code for steel h-sections is subheading 7216.33. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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