Large diameter steel pipes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported large diameter steel pipes worth $7.5 million (4.7 thousand tonnes). That is 46% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.4 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 | $7.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $520K | 397 t |
Where the DR Congo imports large diameter steel pipes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 73% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 18% |
| Brazil | $416K | 5.5% |
| South Africa | $221K | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $44K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Denmark | $1K | 0% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7305
| 7305.39 | Spiral welded large pipe | 47% |
| 7305.31 | Longitudinally welded large pipe | 35% |
| 7305.90 | Large diameter tube (other) | 11% |
| 7305.20 | Large diameter casing | 5.6% |
| 7305.12 | Longitudinally welded line pipe | 0.6% |
| 7305.11 | Submerged arc welded line pipe | 0.3% |
| 7305.19 | Spiral welded line pipe | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.59 per kg, close to the world average of $1.73.
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 large diameter steel pipes imports (HS 7305): 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 7305: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes and pipes (e.g. welded, riveted or similarly closed), having circular cross-sections, external diameter of which exceeds 406.4mm, not seamless.
Common questions
What is the value of large diameter steel pipes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported large diameter steel pipes worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply large diameter steel pipes to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Brazil (6%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average import price of large diameter steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.59 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $1.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large diameter steel pipes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $520 thousand in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for large diameter steel pipes?
The HS code for large diameter steel pipes is heading 7305. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7305.39 (47% of the value) and 7305.31 (35%).
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