Steel wire imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported steel wire worth $10.6 million (11.9 thousand tonnes). That is 7% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $10.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 8.9K t |
| 2022 | $11.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $5.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 14.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 7.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 1.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports steel wire from
One supplier dominates: Kenya accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $8.1M | 77% |
| China | $1.8M | 17% |
| Uganda | $308K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $108K | 1% |
| India | $97K | 0.9% |
| Angola | $75K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $54K | 0.5% |
| Zambia | $38K | 0.4% |
| United States | $36K | 0.3% |
| Tanzania | $7K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7217
| 7217.90 | Other steel wire | 73% |
| 7217.20 | Zinc-coated steel wire | 15% |
| 7217.10 | Iron or non-alloy steel: wire, (not plated or coated), whether or not polished | 10% |
| 7217.30 | Base metal-coated wire | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7217.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.88 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.12, 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 wire imports (HS 7217): 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 7217: Wire of iron or non-alloy steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported steel wire worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire to the DR Congo?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by China (17%) and Uganda (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.88 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel wire to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 552%. The peak was 2022 at $11.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire?
The HS code for steel wire is heading 7217. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7217.90 (73% of the value) and 7217.20 (15%).
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