Steel ingots imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $16.4 million of steel ingots in 2024 (24.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 163 countries. Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $16.4M | 24.6K t |
| 2023 | $15.0M | 19.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 4.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 12.1K t |
| 2020 | $580K | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 3.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports steel ingots from
One supplier dominates: Angola accounted for 98% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $16.0M | 98% |
| Tanzania | $322K | 2% |
| Uganda | $41K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $35K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7206
| 7206.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: ingots (excluding iron of heading no. 7203) | 98% |
| 7206.90 | Steel blooms and billets | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7206.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, close to the world average of $0.71.
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 ingots imports (HS 7206): 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 7206: Iron and non-alloy steel in ingots or other primary forms (excluding iron of heading no. 7203).
Common questions
What is the value of steel ingots imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported steel ingots worth $16.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 163 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel ingots to the DR Congo?
Angola was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($16.0 million), followed by Tanzania (2%) and Uganda (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel ingots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.71 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel ingots to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $16.4 million in 2024, an increase of 215%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel ingots?
The HS code for steel ingots is heading 7206. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7206.10 (98% of the value) and 7206.90 (2%).
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