Cotter pins imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotter pins by the DR Congo reached $2.1 million in 2024 (262 tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $2.1M | 262 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 326 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 232 t |
| 2021 | $563K | 52 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 210 t |
| 2019 | $831K | 78 t |
| 2018 | $593K | 51 t |
| 2017 | $376K | 18 t |
Where the DR Congo imports cotter pins from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 68% |
| South Africa | $330K | 16% |
| Zambia | $241K | 11% |
| Belgium | $24K | 1.1% |
| India | $21K | 1% |
| Italy | $20K | 1% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0.4% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.06 per kg, 20% below the world average of $10.10, 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 cotter pins imports (HS 7318.24): 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 7318.24: Iron or steel: non-threaded cotters and cotter-pins.
Common questions
What is the value of cotter pins imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported cotter pins worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 262 tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotter pins to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Zambia (11%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotter pins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.06 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $10.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotter pins to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $376 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 462%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotter pins?
The HS code for cotter pins is subheading 7318.24. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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