Wire articles imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.1 million of wire articles in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 17% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $2.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 770 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 826 t |
| 2021 | $838K | 282 t |
| 2020 | $767K | 964 t |
| 2019 | $464K | 406 t |
| 2018 | $334K | 165 t |
| 2017 | $261K | 282 t |
Where the DR Congo imports wire articles from
Most of the value came from China (47%), South Africa (21%), Uganda (19%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 48% |
| South Africa | $457K | 21% |
| Uganda | $407K | 19% |
| India | $133K | 6.2% |
| United States | $39K | 1.8% |
| France | $30K | 1.4% |
| Turkey | $27K | 1.3% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $9K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, 45% below the world average of $2.55, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo wire articles imports (HS 7326.20): 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 7326.20: Iron or steel: wire articles.
Common questions
What is the value of wire articles imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported wire articles worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply wire articles to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and Uganda (19%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average import price of wire articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $2.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of wire articles to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $261 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 724%. The peak was 2022 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for wire articles?
The HS code for wire articles is subheading 7326.20. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7326 page.
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