Steel wire mesh imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $5.3 million of steel wire mesh in 2024 (2.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $16.5 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 | $5.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $6.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $16.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $5.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.6M | 3.4K t |
Where Angola imports steel wire mesh from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+451% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 52% |
| Portugal | $1.0M | 20% |
| South Africa | $388K | 7.4% |
| France | $301K | 5.7% |
| United States | $210K | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $183K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $132K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $62K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $53K | 1% |
| Italy | $35K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7314
| 7314.31 | Zinc-coated welded mesh | 37% |
| 7314.41 | Zinc-coated steel netting | 16% |
| 7314.49 | Coated steel netting (other) | 12% |
| 7314.50 | Expanded metal | 7.6% |
| 7314.19 | Iron or steel: woven cloth, other than of stainless steel | 7.1% |
| 7314.14 | Stainless steel mesh | 6.4% |
| 7314.20 | Coarse steel mesh | 5.5% |
| 7314.39 | Uncoated steel wire mesh | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7314.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.00 per kg, 31% above the world average of $1.53. 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.
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The shipment records behind Angola steel wire mesh imports (HS 7314): 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 7314: Cloth (including endless bands), grill, netting and fencing, of iron or steel wire; expanded metal of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire mesh imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel wire mesh worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire mesh to Angola?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Portugal (20%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 451% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.00 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $1.53 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 wire mesh to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.6 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, a fall of 7%. The peak was 2021 at $16.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire mesh?
The HS code for steel wire mesh is heading 7314. In Angola the largest six-digit codes were 7314.31 (37% of the value) and 7314.41 (16%).
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