Coated steel strips imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated steel strips by the DR Congo reached $3.6 million in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 41% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $11.5 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 | $3.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $656K | 2.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports coated steel strips from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 83% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 83% |
| South Africa | $352K | 9.7% |
| India | $189K | 5.2% |
| Zambia | $71K | 2% |
| France | $9K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7212
| 7212.20 | Zinc-plated steel strip | 42% |
| 7212.30 | Zinc-coated steel strip | 29% |
| 7212.40 | Plastic-coated steel strip | 23% |
| 7212.50 | Other coated steel strip | 2.8% |
| 7212.60 | Clad steel strip | 2.6% |
| 7212.10 | Tin-coated steel strip | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7212.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.94 per kg, 23% below the world average of $1.22, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo coated steel strips imports (HS 7212): 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 7212: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width less than 600mm, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel strips imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported coated steel strips worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel strips to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel strips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.94 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $1.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of coated steel strips to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $656 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 452%. The peak was 2018 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel strips?
The HS code for coated steel strips is heading 7212. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7212.20 (42% of the value) and 7212.30 (28%).
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