Hot-rolled steel coils imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hot-rolled steel coils by the Republic of the Congo reached $7.5 million in 2024 (6.4 thousand tonnes). Value rose 38% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $7.5M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 4.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 2.0K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports hot-rolled steel coils from
Most of the value came from Angola (44%), China (42%), Belgium (6%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $3.3M | 44% |
| China | $3.2M | 42% |
| Belgium | $489K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $226K | 3% |
| France | $110K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $66K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $56K | 0.8% |
| India | $47K | 0.6% |
| Mozambique | $21K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $16K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7208
| 7208.53 | Medium hot-rolled steel sheet | 46% |
| 7208.52 | Thick hot-rolled steel sheet | 30% |
| 7208.51 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thick | 8.5% |
| 7208.40 | Hot-rolled patterned steel sheet | 4.5% |
| 7208.39 | Hot-rolled steel coil thin | 3.9% |
| 7208.54 | Hot-rolled steel sheet thin | 3.6% |
| 7208.36 | Hot-rolled steel coil thick | 1.3% |
| 7208.90 | Other hot-rolled steel | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.18 per kg, 71% above the world average of $0.69. 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo hot-rolled steel coils imports (HS 7208): 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 7208: Iron or non-alloy steel; flat-rolled products of a width of 600mm or more, hot-rolled, not clad, plated or coated.
Common questions
What is the value of hot-rolled steel coils imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported hot-rolled steel coils worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply hot-rolled steel coils to the Republic of the Congo?
Angola was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by China (42%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of hot-rolled steel coils per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.18 per kg in 2024, 71% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of hot-rolled steel coils to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 384%. The peak was 2022 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for hot-rolled steel coils?
The HS code for hot-rolled steel coils is heading 7208. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7208.53 (46% of the value) and 7208.52 (30%).
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