Lead products imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $6.7 million of lead products in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 257% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $19.0 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 | $6.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 425 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 713 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 876 t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports lead products from
South Africa alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $5.7M | 85% |
| China | $997K | 15% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.77 per kg, close to the world average of $5.70.
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 lead products imports (HS 7806): 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 7806: Lead; articles n.e.c. in chapter 78.
Common questions
What is the value of lead products imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported lead products worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 195 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 257% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead products to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by China (15%) and Kenya (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of lead products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.77 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $5.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lead products to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.4 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2019 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead products?
The HS code for lead products is heading 7806. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7806.00. It sits in HS chapter 78 (lead and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7806 page.
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