Steel ingots exports from Angola: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Angola exported steel ingots worth $19.7 million (32.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 106 countries. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 404% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $19.7M | 32.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.3M | 37.5K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 27.2K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 22.0K t |
| 2020 | $402K | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $1K | 0 t |
Where Angola exports steel ingots to
DR Congo alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $16.0M | 81% |
| Cameroon | $2.3M | 12% |
| Mali | $1.4M | 7.1% |
Product types under HS 7206
| 7206.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: ingots (excluding iron of heading no. 7203) | 100% |
| 7206.90 | Steel blooms and billets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7206.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola steel ingots exports (HS 7206): 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 7206: Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203).
Common questions
What is the value of steel ingots exported by Angola?
Angola exported steel ingots worth $19.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 106 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy steel ingots from Angola?
The DR Congo was the largest buyer with 81% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Cameroon (12%) and Mali (7%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 buyer countries in total. The DR Congo grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average export price of steel ingots per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.60 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of steel ingots from Angola changed since 2017?
Exports went from $1 thousand in 2018 to $19.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $23.3 million. Over 7 years the average was $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel ingots?
The HS code for steel ingots is heading 7206. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7206.10 (100% of the value) and 7206.90 (0%).
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