Steel U-sections imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported steel u-sections worth $4.3 million (5.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.9 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 | $4.3M | 5.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $10.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 5.6K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 15.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 24.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 12.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports steel u-sections from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.75 per kg, close to the world average of $0.78.
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 u-sections imports (HS 7216.31): 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 7216.31: Iron or non-alloy steel: U sections, hot-rolled, hot-drawn or extruded, of a height of 80mm or more.
Common questions
What is the value of steel u-sections imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported steel u-sections worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel u-sections to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Zambia (21%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel u-sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.75 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel u-sections to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $10.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel u-sections?
The HS code for steel u-sections is subheading 7216.31. It sits in HS chapter 72 (iron and steel). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7216 page.
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