Copper plate and sheet imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.2 million of copper plate and sheet in 2024 (150 tonnes). Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average.
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 | $2.2M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 183 t |
| 2022 | $459K | 53 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 232 t |
| 2020 | $262K | 32 t |
| 2019 | $390K | 51 t |
| 2018 | $65K | 10 t |
| 2017 | $360K | 34 t |
Where the DR Congo imports copper plate and sheet from
China alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 94% |
| India | $101K | 4.5% |
| Angola | $29K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $11K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.81 per kg, 33% above the world average of $11.17. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo copper plate and sheet imports (HS 7409.19): 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 7409.19: Copper: plates and sheets, of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm, of refined copper, not in coils.
Common questions
What is the value of copper plate and sheet imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported copper plate and sheet worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150 tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 182 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper plate and sheet to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by India (5%) and Angola (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 221% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper plate and sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.81 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $11.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of copper plate and sheet to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $360 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 517%. The peak was 2021 at $2.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export copper plate and sheet?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $3.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt and Kenya. That compares with imports of $2.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for copper plate and sheet?
The HS code for copper plate and sheet is subheading 7409.19. It sits in HS chapter 74 (copper and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7409 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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