Forged steel articles imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported forged steel articles worth $5.0 million (2.3 thousand tonnes). That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.7 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 | $5.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $7.7M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 964 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 830 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 742 t |
Where the DR Congo imports forged steel articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+974% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.17 per kg, 54% below the world average of $4.75, 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 forged steel articles imports (HS 7326.19): 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 7326.19: Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in item no. 7326.11, forged or stamped, but not further worked.
Common questions
What is the value of forged steel articles imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported forged steel articles worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged steel articles to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Zambia (11%) and Tanzania (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 974% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.17 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $4.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged steel articles to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 207%. The peak was 2022 at $7.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged steel articles?
The HS code for forged steel articles is subheading 7326.19. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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