Steel pipe fittings imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $22.4 million of steel pipe fittings in 2024 (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $39.4 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 | $22.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $39.4M | 7.2K t |
| 2022 | $33.8M | 5.1K t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $22.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.4M | 2.6K t |
Where the DR Congo imports steel pipe fittings from
Most of the value came from China (43%), South Africa (43%), Zambia (3%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.6M | 43% |
| South Africa | $9.6M | 43% |
| Zambia | $600K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $456K | 2% |
| United States | $430K | 1.9% |
| India | $366K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $289K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $284K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $198K | 0.9% |
| France | $174K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.99 | Steel fitting (other) | 27% |
| 7307.29 | Stainless steel fitting (other) | 14% |
| 7307.91 | Steel flange | 12% |
| 7307.21 | Stainless steel flange | 11% |
| 7307.19 | Cast steel fitting | 9.3% |
| 7307.23 | Stainless butt welding fitting | 7.4% |
| 7307.11 | Cast iron fitting | 5.9% |
| 7307.93 | Steel butt welding fitting | 5.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.01 per kg, close to the world average of $6.18.
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 pipe fittings imports (HS 7307): 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: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported steel pipe fittings worth $22.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($9.6 million), followed by South Africa (43%) and Zambia (3%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 433% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.01 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $6.18 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 pipe fittings to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.4 million in 2017 to $22.4 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $39.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7307.99 (27% of the value) and 7307.29 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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