Ferro-alloys imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ferro-alloys by the DR Congo reached $5.2 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.2M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 3.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports ferro-alloys from
South Africa alone supplied 89% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.6M | 89% |
| India | $358K | 6.9% |
| Zambia | $222K | 4.3% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7202
| 7202.49 | Low carbon ferro-chromium | 29% |
| 7202.29 | Low silicon ferro-silicon | 17% |
| 7202.41 | High carbon ferro-chromium | 16% |
| 7202.30 | Ferro-silico-manganese | 14% |
| 7202.21 | High silicon ferro-silicon | 8.4% |
| 7202.19 | Low carbon ferro-manganese | 7.3% |
| 7202.99 | Other ferro-alloys | 6.3% |
| 7202.11 | High carbon ferro-manganese | 1.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.34 per kg, close to the world average of $1.66.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo ferro-alloys imports (HS 7202): 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 7202: Ferro-alloys.
Common questions
What is the value of ferro-alloys imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported ferro-alloys worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 170 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply ferro-alloys to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by India (7%) and Zambia (4%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 21% on the year.
What is the average import price of ferro-alloys per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.34 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $1.66 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ferro-alloys to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for ferro-alloys?
The HS code for ferro-alloys is heading 7202. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7202.49 (29% of the value) and 7202.29 (17%).
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