Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $16.9 million of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel in 2024 (14.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 17% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 88% 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 | $16.9M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $20.2M | 12.5K t |
| 2021 | $16.7M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $10.7M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $10.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $609K | 604 t |
| 2017 | $205K | 257 t |
Where the DR Congo imports aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel from
Kenya alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $10.8M | 64% |
| Uganda | $4.8M | 28% |
| China | $748K | 4.4% |
| Tanzania | $583K | 3.5% |
| South Africa | $19K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.19 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.85. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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-zinc alloy coated steel imports (HS 7210.61): 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 7210.61: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, plated or coated with aluminium zinc-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel worth $16.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 190 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel to the DR Congo?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Uganda (28%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.19 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.85 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-zinc alloy coated steel to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $205 thousand in 2017 to $16.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $20.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel?
The HS code for aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel is subheading 7210.61. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7210 page.
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