Welded steel shapes imports in Angola: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded steel shapes by Angola reached $4.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 154% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 774 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 638 t |
| 2021 | $861K | 282 t |
| 2020 | $528K | 171 t |
| 2019 | $516K | 121 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 191 t |
| 2017 | $557K | 288 t |
Where Angola imports welded steel shapes from
The largest suppliers were Portugal (50%), India (21%), Turkey (14%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Portugal | $2.2M | 50% |
| India | $948K | 21% |
| Turkey | $604K | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $227K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $185K | 4.2% |
| Norway | $172K | 3.9% |
| China | $30K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $20K | 0.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $9K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 68% above the world average of $1.88. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Angola?
The shipment records behind Angola welded steel shapes imports (HS 7301.20): 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 7301.20: Iron or steel: angles, shapes and sections, welded.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel shapes imported by Angola?
Angola imported welded steel shapes worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 206 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 154% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel shapes to Angola?
Portugal was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (21%) and Turkey (14%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 836% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 68% above the world average of $1.88 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded steel shapes to Angola changed since 2017?
Imports went from $557 thousand in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, an increase of 696%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel shapes?
The HS code for welded steel shapes is subheading 7301.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7301 page.
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