Seamless steel pipes imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of seamless steel pipes by the Republic of the Congo reached $67.3 million in 2024 (30.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 63% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $179.7 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 | $67.3M | 30.0K t |
| 2023 | $179.7M | 69.6K t |
| 2022 | $53.2M | 30.5K t |
| 2021 | $26.6M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $44.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $80.4M | 19.1K t |
| 2017 | $48.7M | 31.9K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports seamless steel pipes from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Italy (17%), Indonesia (14%). Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.2M | 46% |
| Italy | $11.5M | 17% |
| Indonesia | $9.7M | 14% |
| Singapore | $3.3M | 5% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 3.8% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| United States | $1.0M | 1.5% |
| Norway | $838K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7304
| 7304.29 | Carbon steel seamless casing | 38% |
| 7304.19 | Carbon steel seamless line pipe | 21% |
| 7304.24 | Stainless seamless casing | 17% |
| 7304.90 | Seamless hollow profile | 10% |
| 7304.39 | Seamless carbon steel tube | 3.9% |
| 7304.23 | Carbon steel seamless drill pipe | 3.1% |
| 7304.11 | Stainless seamless line pipe | 2.1% |
| 7304.41 | Cold-drawn stainless tube | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7304.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, close to the world average of $2.31.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Seamless steel pipes exports from the Republic of the Congo
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo exported seamless steel pipes worth $474 thousand (1.0 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 98% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $463K | 98% |
| Mozambique | $11K | 2.4% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo seamless steel pipes imports (HS 7304): 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: Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, seamless, of iron (other than cast iron) or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of seamless steel pipes imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported seamless steel pipes worth $67.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 63% on 2023.
Which countries supply seamless steel pipes to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($31.2 million), followed by Italy (17%) and Indonesia (14%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 492% on the year.
What is the average import price of seamless steel pipes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.31 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 steel pipes to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.7 million in 2017 to $67.3 million in 2024, an increase of 38%. The peak was 2023 at $179.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $65.3 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export seamless steel pipes?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $474 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Mozambique and France. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $66.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for seamless steel pipes?
The HS code for seamless steel pipes is heading 7304. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7304.29 (38% of the value) and 7304.19 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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