Flat washers imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported flat washers worth $2.1 million (444 tonnes). That is 28% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.0 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 | $2.1M | 444 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 527 t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 772 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 728 t |
| 2020 | $944K | 241 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 163 t |
| 2018 | $892K | 98 t |
| 2017 | $893K | 81 t |
Where the DR Congo imports flat washers from
South Africa alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.1M | 53% |
| China | $643K | 31% |
| Zambia | $257K | 13% |
| Belgium | $30K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $11K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.4% |
| India | $7K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.3% |
| France | $3K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.64 per kg, close to the world average of $4.96.
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 flat washers imports (HS 7318.22): 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 7318.22: Iron or steel: non-threaded washers, excluding spring and lock.
Common questions
What is the value of flat washers imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported flat washers worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 444 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply flat washers to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by China (31%) and Zambia (12%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 809% on the year.
What is the average import price of flat washers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.64 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $4.96 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of flat washers to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $893 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2022 at $3.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flat washers?
The HS code for flat washers is subheading 7318.22. 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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