Alloy steel bars and shapes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $21.3 million of alloy steel bars and shapes in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). That is 753% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $21.3M | 6.7K t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 16.8K t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 5.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports alloy steel bars and shapes from
South Africa alone supplied 87% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+926% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7228
| 7228.80 | Hollow drill bar | 80% |
| 7228.60 | Alloy steel bar (other) | 8.9% |
| 7228.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel bar | 7.5% |
| 7228.20 | Silico-manganese steel bar | 1.6% |
| 7228.10 | High-speed steel bar | 0.8% |
| 7228.70 | Alloy steel angle | 0.6% |
| 7228.40 | Forged alloy steel bar | 0.1% |
| 7228.50 | Cold-finished alloy steel bar | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7228.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, 120% above the world average of $1.44. 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 DR Congo alloy steel bars and shapes imports (HS 7228): 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 7228: Alloy steel bars, rods, shapes and sections; hollow drill bars and rods, of alloy or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel bars and shapes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported alloy steel bars and shapes worth $21.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 753% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel bars and shapes to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($18.6 million), followed by Zambia (10%) and China (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 987% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 120% above the world average of $1.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alloy steel bars and shapes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $21.3 million in 2024, an increase of 547%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for alloy steel bars and shapes is heading 7228. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7228.80 (80% of the value) and 7228.60 (9%).
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