Carbon steel seamless line pipe imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported carbon steel seamless line pipe worth $3.8 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 22% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $5.2 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 | $3.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $838K | 505 t |
Where the DR Congo imports carbon steel seamless line pipe from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (40%), China (29%), Italy (18%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.5M | 40% |
| China | $1.1M | 29% |
| Italy | $677K | 18% |
| United States | $147K | 3.8% |
| Zambia | $107K | 2.8% |
| Tanzania | $85K | 2.2% |
| Uganda | $62K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $45K | 1.2% |
| India | $32K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $21K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.98 per kg, 22% above the world average of $1.62. 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo carbon steel seamless line pipe imports (HS 7304.19): 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 7304.19: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron or stainless steel): seamless, line pipe of a kind used for oil or gas pipelines.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon steel seamless line pipe imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported carbon steel seamless line pipe worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon steel seamless line pipe to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by China (29%) and Italy (18%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 727% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon steel seamless line pipe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.98 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $1.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of carbon steel seamless line pipe to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $838 thousand in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 356%. The peak was 2021 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe?
The HS code for carbon steel seamless line pipe is subheading 7304.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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