Welded steel tubes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welded steel tubes by the DR Congo reached $39.4 million in 2024 (35.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 36% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $72.9 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 | $39.4M | 35.8K t |
| 2023 | $62.0M | 39.9K t |
| 2022 | $72.9M | 39.3K t |
| 2021 | $39.0M | 30.0K t |
| 2020 | $36.5M | 35.3K t |
| 2019 | $38.8M | 34.2K t |
| 2018 | $46.1M | 35.3K t |
| 2017 | $14.3M | 11.8K t |
Where the DR Congo imports welded steel tubes from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Uganda (33%), South Africa (9%). Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 42% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 24% |
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 16% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 10% |
| 7306.11 | Stainless line pipe | 4% |
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 2.5% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 1.4% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.10 per kg, 21% below the world average of $1.39, 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 welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported welded steel tubes worth $39.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Uganda (33%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 39% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.10 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $1.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.3 million in 2017 to $39.4 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2022 at $72.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7306.90 (42% of the value) and 7306.30 (24%).
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