Coated steel sheets imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of coated steel sheets by the Republic of the Congo reached $6.6 million in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 32% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.6M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 3.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $4.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.3M | 4.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.4M | 9.3K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports coated steel sheets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+827% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 70% |
| Angola | $1.1M | 17% |
| Turkey | $433K | 6.5% |
| Lebanon | $227K | 3.4% |
| India | $81K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $52K | 0.8% |
| Uganda | $33K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.5% |
| Sweden | $1K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 7210
| 7210.41 | Corrugated zinc-coated steel | 31% |
| 7210.70 | Plastic-coated steel sheet | 23% |
| 7210.50 | Chromium coated steel sheet | 17% |
| 7210.49 | Zinc-coated steel sheet | 11% |
| 7210.30 | Zinc-plated steel sheet | 10% |
| 7210.61 | Aluminium-zinc alloy coated steel | 3.2% |
| 7210.90 | Other coated steel | 2.5% |
| 7210.11 | Tin-plated steel sheet thick | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7210.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.93 per kg, close to the world average of $0.99.
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 Republic of the Congo coated steel sheets imports (HS 7210): 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 7210: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products, width 600mm or more, clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of coated steel sheets imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported coated steel sheets worth $6.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 158th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply coated steel sheets to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by Angola (17%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 827% on the year.
What is the average import price of coated steel sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.93 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $0.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of coated steel sheets to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.4 million in 2017 to $6.6 million in 2024, a fall of 11%. The peak was 2017 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for coated steel sheets?
The HS code for coated steel sheets is heading 7210. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7210.41 (31% of the value) and 7210.70 (23%).
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