Steel U-sections imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel u-sections by Angola reached $2.4 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 37% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.9 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 | $2.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $909K | 903 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $831K | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.9K t |
Where Angola imports steel u-sections from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 57% |
| Portugal | $467K | 20% |
| Turkey | $229K | 9.7% |
| India | $86K | 3.7% |
| South Africa | $77K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $56K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $35K | 1.5% |
| France | $22K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $9K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel U-sections exports from Angola
Exports of steel u-sections by Angola reached $279 thousand in 2024 (318 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: DR Congo accounted for 100% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, DR Congo grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| DR Congo | $279K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola steel u-sections imports (HS 7216.31): 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 7216.31: Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel u-sections imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel u-sections worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel u-sections to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Portugal (20%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 532% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel u-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $0.78 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 u-sections to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 82%. The peak was 2018 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
Does Angola also export steel u-sections?
Yes. Angola exported $279 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the DR Congo. On balance Angola is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel u-sections?
The HS code for steel u-sections is subheading 7216.31. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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