Welding supplies imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welding supplies by the DR Congo reached $8.5 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.9 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 | $8.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $13.9M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $10.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 2.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports welding supplies from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 73% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 14% |
| India | $351K | 4.1% |
| Belgium | $229K | 2.7% |
| Uganda | $172K | 2% |
| Zambia | $120K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $107K | 1.3% |
| France | $60K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $47K | 0.6% |
| United States | $22K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 73% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 11% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 8.5% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 7.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.85 per kg, 39% below the world average of $3.05, 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 welding supplies imports (HS 8311): 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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported welding supplies worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and India (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.85 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding supplies to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2022 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (73% of the value) and 8311.30 (11%).
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