Other hot-rolled steel imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $7.2 million of other hot-rolled steel in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 49% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.3 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 | $7.2M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 1.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports other hot-rolled steel from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Namibia (28%), South Africa (19%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.12 per kg, close to the world average of $1.01.
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 other hot-rolled steel imports (HS 7208.90): 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 7208.90: Iron or non-alloy steel: flat-rolled, hot-rolled, of a width 600mm or more, n.e.c. in heading no. 7208.
Common questions
What is the value of other hot-rolled steel imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported other hot-rolled steel worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 193 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply other hot-rolled steel to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Namibia (28%) and South Africa (19%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 103% on the year.
What is the average import price of other hot-rolled steel per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.12 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $1.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of other hot-rolled steel to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 285%. The peak was 2022 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for other hot-rolled steel?
The HS code for other hot-rolled steel is subheading 7208.90. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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