Steel structural sections imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $175.4 million of steel structural sections in 2024 (57.0 thousand tonnes). That is 25% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $175.4M | 57.0K t |
| 2023 | $140.1M | 37.7K t |
| 2022 | $121.8M | 30.5K t |
| 2021 | $103.6M | 34.4K t |
| 2020 | $130.7M | 30.1K t |
| 2019 | $91.7M | 28.8K t |
| 2018 | $109.9M | 33.8K t |
| 2017 | $155.2M | 65.6K t |
Where Angola imports steel structural sections from
Most of the value came from Portugal (27%), China (18%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+467% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $47.0M | 27% |
| China | $31.1M | 18% |
| Italy | $27.8M | 16% |
| India | $10.2M | 5.8% |
| South Africa | $8.9M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 3.7% |
| Egypt | $5.4M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $5.3M | 3% |
| Norway | $4.2M | 2.4% |
| Turkey | $3.8M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 73% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 17% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 6.5% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 2.4% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.08 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2.49. 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 structural sections exports from Angola
In 2024, Angola exported steel structural sections worth $9.0 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Republic of the Congo accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Republic of the Congo grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Republic of the Congo | $6.8M | 76% |
| China | $904K | 10% |
| Spain | $380K | 4.2% |
| DR Congo | $344K | 3.8% |
| South Africa | $188K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $156K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $62K | 0.7% |
| Cabo Verde | $49K | 0.6% |
| Namibia | $32K | 0.4% |
| Sao Tome and Principe | $23K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel structural sections worth $175.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($47.0 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 467% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.08 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structural sections to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $155.2 million in 2017 to $175.4 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $128.5 million a year.
Does Angola also export steel structural sections?
Yes. Angola exported $9.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Republic of the Congo, China and Spain. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $166.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (73% of the value) and 7308.20 (17%).
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