Steel chain imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel chain by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.5 million in 2024 (596 tonnes). Value fell 87% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.7 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 | $2.5M | 596 t |
| 2023 | $19.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 195 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 230 t |
| 2020 | $784K | 227 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 378 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 238 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports steel chain from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+50% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 60% |
| France | $293K | 12% |
| Spain | $290K | 12% |
| Turkey | $118K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $83K | 3.4% |
| South Africa | $69K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $36K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.8% |
| India | $19K | 0.8% |
| United States | $18K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 7315
| 7315.82 | Welded link chain | 32% |
| 7315.11 | Roller chain | 31% |
| 7315.89 | Steel chain (other) | 16% |
| 7315.90 | Chain part (other) | 13% |
| 7315.81 | Stud-link chain | 3.2% |
| 7315.12 | Chain: articulated link, (other than roller), of iron or steel | 2.6% |
| 7315.19 | Chain part | 1.6% |
| 7315.20 | Skid chain | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7315.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.16 per kg, close to the world average of $4.54.
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 chain imports (HS 7315): 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 7315: Chain and parts thereof, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel chain imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported steel chain worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 596 tonnes. That ranks it 121st of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel chain to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by France (12%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel chain per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.16 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $4.54 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel chain to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 146%. The peak was 2023 at $19.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel chain?
The HS code for steel chain is heading 7315. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7315.82 (32% of the value) and 7315.11 (31%).
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