Steel wire ropes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $9.8 million of steel wire ropes in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $9.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $7.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $5.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 837 t |
Where the DR Congo imports steel wire ropes from
Most of the value came from South Africa (38%), Zambia (31%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $3.7M | 38% |
| Zambia | $3.0M | 31% |
| China | $2.2M | 22% |
| United States | $240K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $171K | 1.7% |
| Uganda | $132K | 1.3% |
| Turkey | $101K | 1% |
| Tanzania | $69K | 0.7% |
| France | $50K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $43K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 7312
| 7312.10 | Iron or steel: stranded wire, ropes and cables, not electrically insulated | 91% |
| 7312.90 | Steel wire rope | 9.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7312.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.50 per kg, 72% above the world average of $2.04. 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo steel wire ropes imports (HS 7312): 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 7312: Stranded wire, ropes, cables, plaited bands, slings and the like, of iron or steel, not electrically insulated.
Common questions
What is the value of steel wire ropes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported steel wire ropes worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel wire ropes to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Zambia (31%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 625% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel wire ropes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.50 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $2.04 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 wire ropes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel wire ropes?
The HS code for steel wire ropes is heading 7312. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7312.10 (91% of the value) and 7312.90 (9%).
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