Aluminium products imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported aluminium products worth $3.4 million (611 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 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 | $3.4M | 611 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 919 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 837 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 478 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 284 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 586 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 324 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 297 t |
Where the DR Congo imports aluminium products from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+544% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 52% |
| South Africa | $324K | 9.5% |
| Poland | $242K | 7.1% |
| India | $241K | 7% |
| Turkey | $234K | 6.8% |
| France | $129K | 3.8% |
| Uganda | $112K | 3.3% |
| Tanzania | $105K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $58K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $44K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7616
| 7616.99 | Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616 | 89% |
| 7616.10 | Aluminium fasteners | 5.8% |
| 7616.91 | Aluminium wire mesh | 5.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7616.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.61 per kg, 48% below the world average of $10.87, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 aluminium products imports (HS 7616): 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 7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium products imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported aluminium products worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 611 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium products to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and Poland (7%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 544% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.61 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $10.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of aluminium products to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium products?
The HS code for aluminium products is heading 7616. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7616.99 (89% of the value) and 7616.10 (6%).
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