Steel sheet piling imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.2 million of steel sheet piling in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $3.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 987 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $875K | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $924K | 711 t |
| 2017 | $324K | 5.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports steel sheet piling from
Kenya alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+51% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7301
| 7301.10 | Iron or steel: sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements | 78% |
| 7301.20 | Welded steel shapes | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7301.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.17 per kg, 29% above the world average of $0.91. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo steel sheet piling imports (HS 7301): 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 7301: Iron or steel sheet piling, whether or not drilled, punched or made from assembled elements; welded angles, shapes and sections, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel sheet piling imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported steel sheet piling worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel sheet piling to the DR Congo?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by China (14%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel sheet piling per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.17 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $0.91 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 sheet piling to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $324 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 901%. The peak was 2023 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel sheet piling?
The HS code for steel sheet piling is heading 7301. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7301.10 (78% of the value) and 7301.20 (22%).
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