Steel wire rope imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Angola imported $2.3 million of steel wire rope in 2024 (445 tonnes). That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.6 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 | $2.3M | 445 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 414 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 515 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 383 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 898 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 251 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 149 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 228 t |
Where Angola imports steel wire rope from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (18%), Norway (13%), United Kingdom (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+636% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $416K | 18% |
| Norway | $290K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $247K | 11% |
| France | $212K | 9.3% |
| Italy | $152K | 6.7% |
| Belgium | $147K | 6.4% |
| Malaysia | $125K | 5.5% |
| Singapore | $107K | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $101K | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $74K | 3.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.12 per kg, 29% above the world average of $3.96. 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 rope imports (HS 7312.90): 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 7312.90: Iron or steel: plaited bands, slings and the like, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire rope imported by Angola?
Angola imported steel wire rope worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 445 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire rope to Angola?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($416 thousand), followed by Norway (13%) and the United Kingdom (11%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 636% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire rope per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.12 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $3.96 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 rope to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 36%. The peak was 2017 at $3.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire rope?
The HS code for steel wire rope is subheading 7312.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7312 page.
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