Seamless steel pipes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported seamless steel pipes worth $33.7 million (20.7 thousand tonnes). That is 21% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.7 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 | $33.7M | 20.7K t |
| 2023 | $42.7M | 20.1K t |
| 2022 | $34.2M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $31.5M | 11.8K t |
| 2020 | $23.8M | 10.5K t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 7.5K t |
| 2018 | $23.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $14.7M | 4.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports seamless steel pipes from
Most of the value came from China (42%), South Africa (19%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+189% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 42% |
| South Africa | $6.4M | 19% |
| India | $6.2M | 18% |
| Brazil | $2.3M | 6.9% |
| Zambia | $1.4M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $764K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $589K | 1.8% |
| Angola | $558K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $383K | 1.1% |
| Tanzania | $292K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.29 | Carbon steel seamless casing | 26% |
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 20% |
| 7304.19 | Carbon steel seamless line pipe | 11% |
| 7304.90 | Seamless hollow profile | 11% |
| 7304.49 | Seamless stainless tube | 10% |
| 7304.41 | Cold-drawn stainless tube | 9% |
| 7304.11 | Stainless seamless line pipe | 4% |
| 7304.31 | Cold-drawn seamless tube | 2.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.63 per kg, 29% below the world average of $2.31, 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 seamless steel pipes imports (HS 7304): 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 7304: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported seamless steel pipes worth $33.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.63 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $2.31 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless steel pipes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.7 million in 2017 to $33.7 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2023 at $42.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7304.29 (26% of the value) and 7304.39 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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