Steel prop and scaffolding imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Angola imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $11.4 million (8.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 28% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $11.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 512 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 2.2K t |
Where Angola imports steel prop and scaffolding from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (30%), China (19%), South Africa (16%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $3.4M | 30% |
| China | $2.1M | 19% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 14% |
| Norway | $1.0M | 9.1% |
| United States | $423K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $275K | 2.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $209K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $103K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $103K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, 35% below the world average of $2.05, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 prop and scaffolding imports (HS 7308.40): 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 7308.40: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, props and similar equipment for scaffolding, shuttering or pit-propping.
Common questions
What is the value of steel prop and scaffolding imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel prop and scaffolding worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel prop and scaffolding to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by China (19%) and South Africa (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 814% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel prop and scaffolding per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $2.05 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 prop and scaffolding to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, an increase of 111%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel prop and scaffolding?
The HS code for steel prop and scaffolding is subheading 7308.40. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For Angola, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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