Steel bridge structure imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel bridge structure by the DR Congo reached $7.2 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 41% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.4 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 | $7.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $12.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $769K | 298 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 820 t |
Where the DR Congo imports steel bridge structure from
France alone supplied 92% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.7M | 92% |
| South Africa | $379K | 5.2% |
| China | $107K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $61K | 0.8% |
| India | $23K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $10K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.33 per kg, 147% above the world average of $1.75. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 steel bridge structure imports (HS 7308.10): 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 7308.10: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, bridges and bridge-sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel bridge structure imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported steel bridge structure worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 189 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel bridge structure to the DR Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 837% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel bridge structure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.33 per kg in 2024, 147% above the world average of $1.75 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel bridge structure to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 409%. The peak was 2023 at $12.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel bridge structure?
The HS code for steel bridge structure is subheading 7308.10. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
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