Alloy steel sheet imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported alloy steel sheet worth $3.1 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, 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 | $3.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $2.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports alloy steel sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 64% |
| South Africa | $879K | 29% |
| Turkey | $60K | 1.9% |
| India | $49K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $44K | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $33K | 1.1% |
| Uganda | $26K | 0.8% |
| Tanzania | $18K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7225
| 7225.40 | Hot-rolled alloy steel sheet | 45% |
| 7225.99 | Alloy steel sheet (other coating) | 25% |
| 7225.19 | Non-grain-oriented electrical sheet | 16% |
| 7225.50 | Cold-rolled alloy steel sheet | 9.6% |
| 7225.92 | Zinc-coated alloy sheet | 1.7% |
| 7225.30 | Hot-rolled alloy steel coil | 1.7% |
| 7225.91 | Electro zinc-coated alloy sheet | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7225.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.21 per kg, close to the world average of $1.14.
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 sheet imports (HS 7225): 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 7225: Alloy steel flat-rolled products, of a width 600mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of alloy steel sheet imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported alloy steel sheet worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply alloy steel sheet to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of alloy steel sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.21 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $1.14 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alloy steel sheet to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 163%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for alloy steel sheet?
The HS code for alloy steel sheet is heading 7225. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7225.40 (45% of the value) and 7225.99 (25%).
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