Steel nails imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported steel nails worth $9.9 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 123% 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 | $9.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 1.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports steel nails from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 99% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.17 per kg, 98% above the world average of $1.60. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 nails imports (HS 7317): 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 7317: Nails, tacks, drawing pins, corrugated nails, staples (not those of heading no. 8305) and the like, of iron or steel, with heads of other material or not, but excluding articles with heads of copper.
Common questions
What is the value of steel nails imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported steel nails worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 53rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 123% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel nails to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by Turkey (0%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel nails per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.17 per kg in 2024, 98% above the world average of $1.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of steel nails to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 264%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel nails?
The HS code for steel nails is heading 7317. In the Republic of the Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7317.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7317 page.
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