Steel articles imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $30.6 million of steel articles in 2024 (6.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $30.6M | 6.3K t |
| 2023 | $32.4M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 1.5K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports steel articles from
Most of the value came from China (45%), Singapore (12%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $13.8M | 45% |
| Singapore | $3.7M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $3.7M | 12% |
| Norway | $2.1M | 6.8% |
| France | $1.6M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $846K | 2.8% |
| United States | $745K | 2.4% |
| Brazil | $600K | 2% |
| Turkey | $590K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $544K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 7326
| 7326.90 | Iron or steel: articles n.e.c. in heading 7326 | 92% |
| 7326.19 | Forged steel articles | 4.2% |
| 7326.20 | Wire articles | 3.3% |
| 7326.11 | Forged grinding balls | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7326.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.85 per kg, close to the world average of $4.42.
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 steel articles imports (HS 7326): 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 7326: Iron or steel; articles, n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of steel articles imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported steel articles worth $30.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel articles to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Singapore (12%) and the Netherlands (12%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 158% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $4.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel articles to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $30.6 million in 2024, an increase of 256%. The peak was 2023 at $32.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel articles?
The HS code for steel articles is heading 7326. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7326.90 (92% of the value) and 7326.19 (4%).
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