Zinc-coated welded mesh imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.4 million of zinc-coated welded mesh in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.4 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 | $3.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 706 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 474 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 948 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 448 t |
| 2017 | $722K | 269 t |
Where the DR Congo imports zinc-coated welded mesh from
China alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 69% |
| South Africa | $826K | 25% |
| Zambia | $191K | 5.7% |
| France | $43K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 53% above the world average of $1.72. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 zinc-coated welded mesh imports (HS 7314.31): 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 7314.31: Iron or steel wire: grill, netting and fencing, welded at the intersection, n.e.c. in item no. 7314.20, plated or coated with zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of zinc-coated welded mesh imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported zinc-coated welded mesh worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply zinc-coated welded mesh to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and Zambia (6%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 16% on the year.
What is the average import price of zinc-coated welded mesh per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $1.72 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of zinc-coated welded mesh to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $722 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 367%. The peak was 2022 at $4.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for zinc-coated welded mesh?
The HS code for zinc-coated welded mesh is subheading 7314.31. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7314 page.
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