Steel structure (other) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $92.5 million of steel structure (other) in 2024 (50.8 thousand tonnes). That is 56% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $208.7 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 | $92.5M | 50.8K t |
| 2023 | $208.7M | 90.6K t |
| 2022 | $206.2M | 84.0K t |
| 2021 | $99.6M | 50.8K t |
| 2020 | $99.3M | 50.2K t |
| 2019 | $86.2M | 60.5K t |
| 2018 | $77.7M | 36.4K t |
| 2017 | $44.6M | 39.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports steel structure (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.82 per kg, 27% below the world average of $2.48, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 structure (other) imports (HS 7308.90): 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 7308.90: Iron or steel: structures and parts thereof, n.e.c. in heading 7308.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structure (other) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported steel structure (other) worth $92.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 50.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structure (other) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($58.3 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structure (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.82 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $2.48 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 structure (other) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.6 million in 2017 to $92.5 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. The peak was 2023 at $208.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $114.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structure (other)?
The HS code for steel structure (other) is subheading 7308.90. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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