Hot-rolled steel coils imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $36.6 million of hot-rolled steel coils in 2024 (44.3 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $71.7 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 | $36.6M | 44.3K t |
| 2023 | $41.8M | 44.5K t |
| 2022 | $71.7M | 41.5K t |
| 2021 | $27.1M | 21.8K t |
| 2020 | $19.1M | 20.5K t |
| 2019 | $28.8M | 28.2K t |
| 2018 | $26.9M | 24.3K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 9.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports hot-rolled steel coils from
China alone supplied 53% of it.
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 22% |
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 20% |
| 7208.90 | Other hot-rolled steel | 20% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 14% |
| 7208.54 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thin | 13% |
| 7208.40 | Hot-rolled patterned steel sheet | 3% |
| 7208.27 | Thin hot-rolled pickled coil | 2.3% |
| 7208.53 | Medium hot-rolled steel sheet | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.69. 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $36.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($19.3 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and Tanzania (15%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 668% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coils to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $36.6 million in 2024, an increase of 254%. The peak was 2022 at $71.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7208.51 (22% of the value) and 7208.39 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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