Aluminium sheet imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium sheet by the DR Congo reached $5.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $5.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 964 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 870 t |
Where the DR Congo imports aluminium sheet from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 90% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7606
| 7606.12 | Aluminium: plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm, alloys, rectangular (including square) | 49% |
| 7606.92 | Aluminium alloy sheet other | 23% |
| 7606.11 | Pure aluminium sheet rectangular | 21% |
| 7606.91 | Pure aluminium sheet other shapes | 6.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.60 per kg, close to the world average of $3.79.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo aluminium sheet imports (HS 7606): 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 7606: Aluminium; plates, sheets and strip, thickness exceeding 0.2mm.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium sheet imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported aluminium sheet worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 113th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium sheet to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by India (4%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.60 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $3.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium sheet to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium sheet?
The HS code for aluminium sheet is heading 7606. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7606.12 (49% of the value) and 7606.92 (23%).
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