Coated steel sheets imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $80.0 million of coated steel sheets in 2024 (82.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $145.8 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 | $80.0M | 82.8K t |
| 2023 | $87.3M | 77.3K t |
| 2022 | $145.8M | 85.3K t |
| 2021 | $89.2M | 68.3K t |
| 2020 | $70.3M | 96.4K t |
| 2019 | $69.7M | 103.2K t |
| 2018 | $50.6M | 69.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 175.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports coated steel sheets from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Kenya (26%), Tanzania (20%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 33% |
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 28% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 21% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 11% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 1.9% |
| 7210.50 | Chromium coated steel sheet | 1.9% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 1.9% |
| 7210.11 | Tin-plated steel sheet thick | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported coated steel sheets worth $80.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 82.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($25.5 million), followed by Kenya (26%) and Tanzania (20%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 10 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $80.0 million in 2024, an increase of 351%. The peak was 2022 at $145.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $76.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7210.41 (33% of the value) and 7210.70 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the DR Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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