Welded carbon steel tube imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $9.5 million of welded carbon steel tube in 2024 (8.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $9.5M | 8.9K t |
| 2023 | $9.7M | 6.7K t |
| 2022 | $11.4M | 7.7K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 8.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 2.6K t |
Where the DR Congo imports welded carbon steel tube from
China alone supplied 80% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, close to the world average of $1.23.
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 welded carbon steel tube imports (HS 7306.30): 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 7306.30: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): tubes and pipes (not seamless), welded, of circular cross-section, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded carbon steel tube imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported welded carbon steel tube worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded carbon steel tube to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($7.5 million), followed by South Africa (7%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded carbon steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $1.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded carbon steel tube to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 264%. The peak was 2022 at $11.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded carbon steel tube?
The HS code for welded carbon steel tube is subheading 7306.30. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the DR Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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