Steel cookware imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $9.3 million of steel cookware in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 9% on 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 | $9.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $8.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.1M | 755 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 777 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 924 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 499 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports steel cookware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.5M | 92% |
| Turkey | $165K | 1.8% |
| Moldova | $145K | 1.6% |
| Kenya | $128K | 1.4% |
| India | $78K | 0.8% |
| Lebanon | $52K | 0.6% |
| France | $43K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $28K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $23K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $20K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7323
| 7323.93 | Stainless steel cookware | 61% |
| 7323.99 | Iron cookware other types | 29% |
| 7323.94 | Enamelled steel cookware | 6.2% |
| 7323.10 | Steel wool and scourers | 3.3% |
| 7323.92 | Enamelled cast iron cookware | 0.3% |
| 7323.91 | Cast iron cookware bare | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7323.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.79 per kg, close to the world average of $5.77.
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 cookware imports (HS 7323): 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 7323: Table, kitchen, other household articles and parts, of iron or steel; iron or steel wool; pot scourers and scouring or polishing pads, gloves and the like, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel cookware imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported steel cookware worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel cookware to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Turkey (2%) and Moldova (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel cookware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.79 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $5.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel cookware to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 263%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel cookware?
The HS code for steel cookware is heading 7323. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7323.93 (61% of the value) and 7323.99 (29%).
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