Cast steel fitting imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cast steel fitting by the DR Congo reached $2.1 million in 2024 (294 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.0 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 | $2.1M | 294 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 487 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 492 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 362 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 366 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 477 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 161 t |
| 2017 | $351K | 38 t |
Where the DR Congo imports cast steel fitting from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (45%), China (42%), Zambia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+271% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $923K | 45% |
| China | $860K | 42% |
| Zambia | $137K | 6.6% |
| Namibia | $44K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $37K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.9% |
| France | $17K | 0.8% |
| India | $15K | 0.7% |
| United States | $13K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.05 per kg, 56% above the world average of $4.53. 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 cast steel fitting imports (HS 7307.19): 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 7307.19: Iron or steel: cast fittings, other than of non-malleable cast iron.
Common questions
What is the value of cast steel fitting imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cast steel fitting worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 294 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply cast steel fitting to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($923 thousand), followed by China (42%) and Zambia (7%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 271% on the year.
What is the average import price of cast steel fitting per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.05 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $4.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cast steel fitting to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $350 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 491%. The peak was 2022 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for cast steel fitting?
The HS code for cast steel fitting is subheading 7307.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 page.
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