Steel fasteners imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $43.0 million of steel fasteners in 2024 (9.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 8% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $43.0M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $39.7M | 9.5K t |
| 2022 | $36.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.6M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $18.2M | 6.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 1.9K t |
Where the DR Congo imports steel fasteners from
Most of the value came from South Africa (48%), China (34%), Belgium (7%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $20.5M | 48% |
| China | $14.5M | 34% |
| Belgium | $3.1M | 7.3% |
| Zambia | $2.0M | 4.7% |
| India | $630K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $513K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $461K | 1.1% |
| Switzerland | $277K | 0.7% |
| France | $275K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $146K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 72% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 5.7% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 5% |
| 7318.24 | Cotter pins | 4.9% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 4.8% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 4.2% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 1.6% |
| 7318.11 | Coach screw | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.42 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
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 fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported steel fasteners worth $43.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($20.5 million), followed by China (34%) and Belgium (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 840% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.42 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel fasteners to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $43.0 million in 2024, an increase of 230%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (72% of the value) and 7318.16 (6%).
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