Threaded nuts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of threaded nuts by the DR Congo reached $2.4 million in 2024 (489 tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.3 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 | $2.4M | 489 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 413 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 344 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 263 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 509 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 246 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 374 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 153 t |
Where the DR Congo imports threaded nuts from
Most of the value came from China (50%), South Africa (36%), Zambia (4%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 50% |
| South Africa | $888K | 36% |
| Zambia | $87K | 3.6% |
| Namibia | $47K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $41K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $38K | 1.6% |
| Brazil | $37K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $32K | 1.3% |
| India | $17K | 0.7% |
| United States | $14K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.99 per kg, close to the world average of $4.65.
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 threaded nuts imports (HS 7318.16): 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 7318.16: Iron or steel: threaded nuts.
Common questions
What is the value of threaded nuts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported threaded nuts worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 489 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply threaded nuts to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Africa (36%) and Zambia (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of threaded nuts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.99 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $4.65 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of threaded nuts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for threaded nuts?
The HS code for threaded nuts is subheading 7318.16. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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