Cold-drawn stainless tube imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported cold-drawn stainless tube worth $3.0 million (580 tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, 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 | $3.0M | 580 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 907 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 920 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 628 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 357 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 641 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 389 t |
| 2017 | $452K | 87 t |
Where the DR Congo imports cold-drawn stainless tube from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 83% |
| South Africa | $406K | 13% |
| India | $74K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $13K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $11K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Finland | $1K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.22 per kg, 42% below the world average of $8.93, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo cold-drawn stainless tube imports (HS 7304.41): 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 7304.41: Steel, stainless: cold-drawn or cold-rolled (cold-reduced), tubes and pipes of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-drawn stainless tube imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cold-drawn stainless tube worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 580 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-drawn stainless tube to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 132% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-drawn stainless tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.22 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $8.93 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cold-drawn stainless tube to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $452 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 570%. The peak was 2023 at $5.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube?
The HS code for cold-drawn stainless tube is subheading 7304.41. 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?
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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