Seamless carbon steel tube imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless carbon steel tube by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.6 million in 2024 (696 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $5.5 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 | $2.6M | 696 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 624 t |
| 2022 | $555K | 104 t |
| 2021 | $552K | 282 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 795 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 338 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 677 t |
| 2017 | $840K | 417 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports seamless carbon steel tube from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+738% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.5M | 57% |
| France | $710K | 27% |
| China | $342K | 13% |
| Italy | $79K | 3% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.78 per kg, 178% above the world average of $1.36. 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 Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo seamless carbon steel tube imports (HS 7304.39): 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 7304.39: Iron or non-alloy steel (excluding cast iron): seamless, (excluding cold-drawn or cold-rolled), tubes, pipes and hollow profiles of circular cross-section.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless carbon steel tube imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported seamless carbon steel tube worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 696 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless carbon steel tube to the Republic of the Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by France (27%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 738% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless carbon steel tube per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.78 per kg in 2024, 178% above the world average of $1.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of seamless carbon steel tube to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $840 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. The peak was 2020 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless carbon steel tube?
The HS code for seamless carbon steel tube is subheading 7304.39. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7304 page.
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