Aluminium structural sections imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of aluminium structural sections by the DR Congo reached $24.5 million in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $24.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $5.7M | 1.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports aluminium structural sections from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value.
Product types under HS 7610
| 7610.10 | Aluminium doors and windows | 62% |
| 7610.90 | Aluminium structural parts | 38% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7610.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.15 per kg, 28% below the world average of $7.18, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo aluminium structural sections imports (HS 7610): 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: Aluminium; structures (excluding prefabricated buildings of heading no. 9406) and parts (e.g. bridges and sections, towers, lattice masts, etc) plates, rods, profiles and tubes for structures.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium structural sections imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported aluminium structural sections worth $24.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium structural sections to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and Tunisia (6%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.15 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $7.18 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 structural sections to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.7 million in 2017 to $24.5 million in 2024, an increase of 333%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium structural sections?
The HS code for aluminium structural sections is heading 7610. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7610.10 (62% of the value) and 7610.90 (38%).
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