Forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $14.4 million of forged and hot-rolled steel bars in 2024 (23.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $14.4M | 23.2K t |
| 2023 | $11.7M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 4.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 4.3K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports forged and hot-rolled steel bars from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7214
| 7214.20 | Deformed bar drawn | 81% |
| 7214.30 | Free-cutting bar drawn | 12% |
| 7214.99 | Non-rectangular steel bar | 4.3% |
| 7214.10 | Forged steel bar | 1.4% |
| 7214.91 | Hot-rolled rectangular steel bar | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, close to the world average of $0.67.
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 forged and hot-rolled steel bars imports (HS 7214): 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 7214: Iron or non-alloy steel; bars and rods, not further worked than forged, hot-rolled, hot drawn or hot-extruded, but including those twisted after rolling.
Common questions
What is the value of forged and hot-rolled steel bars imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported forged and hot-rolled steel bars worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply forged and hot-rolled steel bars to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Angola (15%) and Turkey (15%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 591% on the year.
What is the average import price of forged and hot-rolled steel bars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $0.67 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of forged and hot-rolled steel bars to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 544%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars?
The HS code for forged and hot-rolled steel bars is heading 7214. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7214.20 (81% of the value) and 7214.30 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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