Stainless steel fitting (other) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported stainless steel fitting (other) worth $3.1 million (300 tonnes). Value fell 58% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.3 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 | $3.1M | 300 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 433 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 350 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 430 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 317 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 328 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 165 t |
Where the DR Congo imports stainless steel fitting (other) from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 56% |
| South Africa | $864K | 28% |
| Zambia | $233K | 7.6% |
| United States | $62K | 2% |
| India | $45K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $38K | 1.2% |
| Uganda | $35K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $34K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.6% |
| Finland | $14K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.24 per kg, 49% below the world average of $20.17, 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 fitting (other) imports (HS 7307.29): 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 7307.29: Steel, stainless: tube or pipe fittings, n.e.c. in item no. 7307.2.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless steel fitting (other) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported stainless steel fitting (other) worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 300 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless steel fitting (other) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Zambia (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless steel fitting (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.24 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $20.17 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 fitting (other) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless steel fitting (other)?
The HS code for stainless steel fitting (other) is subheading 7307.29. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7307 page.
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