Copper sheet imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported copper sheet worth $2.5 million (178 tonnes). That is 24% more than in 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 | $2.5M | 178 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 196 t |
| 2022 | $623K | 120 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 239 t |
| 2020 | $636K | 87 t |
| 2019 | $842K | 124 t |
| 2018 | $181K | 58 t |
| 2017 | $392K | 38 t |
Where the DR Congo imports copper sheet from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+220% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 86% |
| India | $171K | 6.8% |
| United Kingdom | $85K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $48K | 1.9% |
| Angola | $31K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $3K | 0.1% |
| Tanzania | $2K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7409
| 7409.19 | Copper plate and sheet | 88% |
| 7409.11 | Copper strip coiled | 8.9% |
| 7409.90 | Copper alloy sheet other | 2.6% |
| 7409.29 | Brass plate and sheet | 0.2% |
| 7409.21 | Brass strip coiled | 0.1% |
| 7409.40 | Cupronickel sheet | 0.1% |
| 7409.31 | Bronze strip coiled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7409.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.16 per kg, 29% above the world average of $11.00. 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 sheet imports (HS 7409): 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: Copper plates, sheets and strip; of a thickness exceeding 0.15mm.
Common questions
What is the value of copper sheet imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported copper sheet worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 178 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply copper sheet to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by India (7%) and the United Kingdom (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 220% on the year.
What is the average import price of copper sheet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.16 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $11.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of copper sheet to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $392 thousand in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 544%. The peak was 2021 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export copper 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 $2.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for copper sheet?
The HS code for copper sheet is heading 7409. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7409.19 (88% of the value) and 7409.11 (9%).
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