Aluminium structural parts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium structural parts by the DR Congo reached $9.4 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $9.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 818 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 518 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 593 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 636 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 441 t |
Where the DR Congo imports aluminium structural parts from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 76% |
| Tunisia | $957K | 10% |
| South Africa | $348K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $317K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $273K | 2.9% |
| India | $106K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $68K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $56K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $44K | 0.5% |
| Kenya | $19K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.59 per kg, 33% below the world average of $6.85, 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 structural parts imports (HS 7610.90): 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 7610.90: Aluminium: structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts of structures, n.e.c. in heading no. 7610, plates, rods, profiles, tubes and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural parts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported aluminium structural parts worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural parts to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Tunisia (10%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium structural parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.59 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $6.85 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 structural parts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 346%. The peak was 2023 at $9.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural parts?
The HS code for aluminium structural parts is subheading 7610.90. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7610 page.
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