Steel pipe fittings imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $12.1 million of steel pipe fittings in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 56% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $27.7 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 | $12.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $27.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 702 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 509 t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 590 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $15.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 817 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports steel pipe fittings from
The largest suppliers were Italy (20%), China (19%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+291% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.4M | 20% |
| China | $2.3M | 19% |
| France | $1.9M | 16% |
| United States | $740K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $713K | 5.9% |
| India | $631K | 5.2% |
| Namibia | $555K | 4.6% |
| Singapore | $464K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $368K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $321K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 7307
| 7307.99 | Steel fitting (other) | 43% |
| 7307.91 | Steel flange | 18% |
| 7307.93 | Steel butt welding fitting | 8% |
| 7307.29 | Stainless steel fitting (other) | 7.8% |
| 7307.23 | Stainless butt welding fitting | 5.6% |
| 7307.22 | Stainless steel elbow | 4.7% |
| 7307.21 | Stainless steel flange | 4.6% |
| 7307.92 | Steel elbow | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7307.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.09 per kg, 47% above the world average of $6.18. 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.
Steel pipe fittings exports from the Republic of the Congo
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo exported steel pipe fittings worth $393 thousand (724 tonnes). India alone took 91% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo steel pipe fittings imports (HS 7307): 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 7307: Tube or pipe fittings (e.g. couplings, elbows, sleeves), of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of steel pipe fittings imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported steel pipe fittings worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 56% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel pipe fittings to the Republic of the Congo?
Italy was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (19%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel pipe fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.09 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $6.18 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 pipe fittings to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. The peak was 2023 at $27.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.5 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export steel pipe fittings?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $393 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Angola and Tanzania. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel pipe fittings?
The HS code for steel pipe fittings is heading 7307. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7307.99 (43% of the value) and 7307.91 (18%).
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