Steel shapes imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $4.8 million of steel shapes in 2024 (6.5 thousand tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.2 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 | $4.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 1.2K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports steel shapes from
China alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 61% |
| Turkey | $936K | 20% |
| Luxembourg | $300K | 6.3% |
| Belgium | $211K | 4.4% |
| India | $88K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $84K | 1.8% |
| France | $84K | 1.8% |
| Angola | $61K | 1.3% |
| South Africa | $27K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $15K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7216
| 7216.31 | Steel U-sections | 17% |
| 7216.21 | Steel angles small | 17% |
| 7216.33 | Steel H-sections | 17% |
| 7216.32 | Steel I-sections | 11% |
| 7216.61 | Cold-formed steel profile | 8.1% |
| 7216.91 | Cold-formed angle nes | 8.1% |
| 7216.99 | Steel angles miscellaneous | 7% |
| 7216.22 | Steel T-sections small | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7216.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.73 per kg, close to the world average of $0.87.
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 shapes imports (HS 7216): 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 7216: Iron or non-alloy steel, angles, shapes and sections.
Common questions
What is the value of steel shapes imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported steel shapes worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 144th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel shapes to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Turkey (20%) and Luxembourg (6%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 16 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of steel shapes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.73 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $0.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel shapes to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 287%. The peak was 2023 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel shapes?
The HS code for steel shapes is heading 7216. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7216.31 (17% of the value) and 7216.21 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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