Other non-threaded fasteners imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported other non-threaded fasteners worth $2.2 million (458 tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $2.2M | 458 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.7M | 645 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 477 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 637 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 309 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 256 t |
| 2017 | $723K | 68 t |
Where the DR Congo imports other non-threaded fasteners from
The largest suppliers were Zambia (38%), South Africa (26%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+572% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $820K | 38% |
| South Africa | $564K | 26% |
| China | $265K | 12% |
| Turkey | $161K | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $141K | 6.5% |
| India | $60K | 2.8% |
| France | $54K | 2.5% |
| Namibia | $31K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $22K | 1% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.71 per kg, 48% below the world average of $9.06, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo other non-threaded fasteners imports (HS 7318.29): 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 7318.29: Iron or steel: non-threaded articles, n.e.c. in item no. 7318.2.
Common questions
What is the value of other non-threaded fasteners imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported other non-threaded fasteners worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 458 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply other non-threaded fasteners to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($820 thousand), followed by South Africa (26%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 572% on the year.
What is the average import price of other non-threaded fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.71 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $9.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of other non-threaded fasteners to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $723 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 199%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for other non-threaded fasteners?
The HS code for other non-threaded fasteners is subheading 7318.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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