Cold-rolled steel sheets imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $2.7 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 56% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $11.1 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 | $2.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.1M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 1.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports cold-rolled steel sheets from
One supplier dominates: Tanzania accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7209
| 7209.27 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thin | 39% |
| 7209.90 | Other cold-rolled steel | 38% |
| 7209.17 | Cold-rolled steel coil medium | 12% |
| 7209.26 | Cold-rolled steel sheet | 4.7% |
| 7209.25 | Cold-rolled steel sheet thick | 4% |
| 7209.18 | Cold-rolled steel coil thin | 1.4% |
| 7209.16 | Cold-rolled steel coil | 1.2% |
| 7209.28 | Iron or non-alloy steel: (not in coils), flat-rolled, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled, of a thickness of less than 0.5mm | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7209.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.97 per kg, close to the world average of $0.81.
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-rolled steel sheets imports (HS 7209): 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 7209: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, cold-rolled (cold-reduced), not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of cold-rolled steel sheets imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cold-rolled steel sheets worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply cold-rolled steel sheets to the DR Congo?
Tanzania was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (33%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 206% on the year.
What is the average import price of cold-rolled steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.97 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.81 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-rolled steel sheets to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. The peak was 2022 at $11.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets?
The HS code for cold-rolled steel sheets is heading 7209. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7209.27 (39% of the value) and 7209.90 (38%).
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