Steel structural sections imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported steel structural sections worth $47.7 million (14.2 thousand tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $77.1 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 | $47.7M | 14.2K t |
| 2023 | $44.6M | 14.2K t |
| 2022 | $21.9M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $15.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $15.2M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $22.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $77.1M | 7.1K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports steel structural sections from
Most of the value came from China (41%), Angola (14%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.7M | 41% |
| Angola | $6.8M | 14% |
| France | $6.1M | 13% |
| Lebanon | $4.0M | 8.4% |
| Norway | $3.3M | 7% |
| Turkey | $1.9M | 4.1% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $580K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $562K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 7308
| 7308.90 | Steel structure (other) | 80% |
| 7308.10 | Steel bridge structure | 6.2% |
| 7308.40 | Steel prop and scaffolding | 5.5% |
| 7308.30 | Steel door and window | 5.1% |
| 7308.20 | Steel tower | 3.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7308.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.36 per kg, 35% above the world average of $2.49. 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 structural sections exports from the Republic of the Congo
Exports of steel structural sections by the Republic of the Congo reached $307 thousand in 2024 (62 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 100% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $307K | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo steel structural sections imports (HS 7308): 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 7308: Structures of iron or steel and parts thereof; plates, rods, angles, shapes, sections, tubes and the like, prepared for use in structures.
Common questions
What is the value of steel structural sections imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported steel structural sections worth $47.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel structural sections to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($19.7 million), followed by Angola (14%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 44% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel structural sections per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.36 per kg in 2024, 35% above the world average of $2.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of steel structural sections to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $77.1 million in 2017 to $47.7 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2017 at $77.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.1 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export steel structural sections?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $307 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $47.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel structural sections?
The HS code for steel structural sections is heading 7308. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7308.90 (80% of the value) and 7308.10 (6%).
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