Steel angles small imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported steel angles small worth $4.2 million (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.2 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 | $4.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 11.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.9M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 69.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 22.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 74.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 143.6K t |
Where the DR Congo imports steel angles small from
Angola alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $2.5M | 59% |
| China | $1.4M | 34% |
| South Africa | $175K | 4.2% |
| Turkey | $83K | 2% |
| Zambia | $55K | 1.3% |
| India | $15K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $5K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $3K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, close to the world average of $0.72.
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 steel angles small imports (HS 7216.21): 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 7216.21: Iron or non-alloy steel: L sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of less than 80mm.
Common questions
What is the value of steel angles small imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported steel angles small worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel angles small to the DR Congo?
Angola was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by China (34%) and South Africa (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel angles small per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $0.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel angles small to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2023 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel angles small?
The HS code for steel angles small is subheading 7216.21. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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