Steel fasteners imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of steel fasteners by the Republic of the Congo reached $5.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 681 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 958 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 764 t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 928 t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 516 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports steel fasteners from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), France (18%), Italy (6%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 44% |
| France | $1.1M | 18% |
| Italy | $375K | 6.5% |
| Norway | $226K | 3.9% |
| Malaysia | $169K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $151K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $134K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $133K | 2.3% |
| India | $132K | 2.3% |
| United States | $126K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 7318
| 7318.15 | Steel screw and bolt | 56% |
| 7318.19 | Threaded screws and bolts | 11% |
| 7318.29 | Other non-threaded fasteners | 10% |
| 7318.16 | Threaded nuts | 6.5% |
| 7318.14 | Self-tapping screw | 5.6% |
| 7318.12 | Wood screw | 4.6% |
| 7318.22 | Flat washers | 2.6% |
| 7318.24 | Cotter pins | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7318.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, close to the world average of $4.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo steel fasteners imports (HS 7318): 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 7318: Screws, bolts, nuts, coach screws, screw hooks, rivets, cotters, cotter-pins, washers (including spring washers) and similar articles, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel fasteners imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported steel fasteners worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel fasteners to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by France (18%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel fasteners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $4.28 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel fasteners to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $6.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel fasteners?
The HS code for steel fasteners is heading 7318. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7318.15 (56% of the value) and 7318.19 (11%).
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