Steel nails imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel nails by Angola reached $5.8 million in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.8 million.
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 | $5.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $10.8M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $6.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.9M | 3.1K t |
Where Angola imports steel nails from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 91% |
| Portugal | $168K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $89K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $71K | 1.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $64K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $21K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $18K | 0.3% |
| India | $16K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $15K | 0.3% |
| France | $10K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.20 per kg, 38% above the world average of $1.60. 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.
Steel nails exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported steel nails worth $3.0 million (5.1 thousand tonnes). United States alone took 81% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.4M | 81% |
| DR Congo | $417K | 14% |
| Brazil | $157K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $5K | 0.2% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $3K | 0.1% |
| Namibia | $0K | 0% |
| Cuba | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola steel nails imports (HS 7317): 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 7317: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of iron or steel, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of steel nails imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel nails worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel nails to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by Portugal (3%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 785% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel nails per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.20 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $1.60 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 nails to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.9 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2022 at $10.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
Does Angola also export steel nails?
Yes. Angola exported $3.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the DR Congo and Brazil. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel nails?
The HS code for steel nails is heading 7317. In Angola all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7317.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7317 page.
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