Steel shapes imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel shapes by Angola reached $28.2 million in 2024 (24.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $28.2M | 24.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 17.0K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 15.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.3M | 13.0K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $31.3M | 23.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.2M | 16.9K t |
Where Angola imports steel shapes from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Germany (30%), Portugal (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 37% |
| Germany | $8.5M | 30% |
| Portugal | $3.9M | 14% |
| Turkey | $1.8M | 6.4% |
| South Africa | $782K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $641K | 2.3% |
| India | $574K | 2% |
| France | $346K | 1.2% |
| Spain | $257K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $239K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.10 | Steel sections small | 34% |
| 7216.33 | Steel H-sections | 27% |
| 7216.32 | Steel I-sections | 14% |
| 7216.31 | Steel U-sections | 8.4% |
| 7216.99 | Steel angles miscellaneous | 3.6% |
| 7216.40 | Steel angles and T-sections | 3.6% |
| 7216.50 | Hot-rolled steel angles | 2.6% |
| 7216.21 | Steel angles small | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 34% above the world average of $0.87. 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 shapes exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported steel shapes worth $2.8 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $2.8M | 98% |
| Republic of the Congo | $61K | 2.1% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola steel shapes imports (HS 7216): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel shapes worth $28.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Germany (30%) and Portugal (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 208% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $0.87 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 shapes to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.2 million in 2017 to $28.2 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2018 at $31.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.1 million a year.
Does Angola also export steel shapes?
Yes. Angola exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo, the Republic of the Congo and Sao Tome and Principe. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $25.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7216.10 (34% of the value) and 7216.33 (27%).
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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