Stainless steel bars and shapes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless steel bars and shapes by the DR Congo reached $4.8 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 61% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $4.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 601 t |
Where the DR Congo imports stainless steel bars and shapes from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Angola (33%), Tanzania (14%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7222
| 7222.40 | Stainless steel angle | 39% |
| 7222.19 | Stainless steel bar | 34% |
| 7222.30 | Stainless bar (other) | 17% |
| 7222.11 | Stainless steel rod | 5.5% |
| 7222.20 | Cold-finished stainless bar | 5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7222.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.95 per kg, 79% below the world average of $4.63, 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 stainless steel bars and shapes imports (HS 7222): 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 7222: Stainless steel bars and rods, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel bars and shapes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported stainless steel bars and shapes worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel bars and shapes to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Angola (33%) and Tanzania (14%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 924% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel bars and shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.95 per kg in 2024, 79% below the world average of $4.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless steel bars and shapes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2022 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel bars and shapes?
The HS code for stainless steel bars and shapes is heading 7222. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7222.40 (39% of the value) and 7222.19 (34%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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