Welded steel tubes imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported welded steel tubes worth $30.6 million (15.1 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $30.6M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $33.1M | 15.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.5M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $13.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 4.2K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports welded steel tubes from
Germany alone supplied 60% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $18.4M | 60% |
| China | $8.7M | 29% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $494K | 1.6% |
| India | $476K | 1.6% |
| United States | $380K | 1.2% |
| France | $111K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $107K | 0.4% |
| Canada | $65K | 0.2% |
| Brazil | $55K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 7306
| 7306.19 | Carbon steel line pipe | 76% |
| 7306.29 | Welded casing and tubing | 7.6% |
| 7306.61 | Welded square steel tube | 6.8% |
| 7306.30 | Welded carbon steel tube | 5.1% |
| 7306.90 | Welded tube (other) | 3% |
| 7306.40 | Welded stainless tube | 1.6% |
| 7306.50 | Welded alloy steel tube | 0.3% |
| 7306.69 | Welded non-circular tube | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.03 per kg, 46% above the world average of $1.39. 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo welded steel tubes imports (HS 7306): 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 7306: Iron or steel (excluding cast iron); tubes, pipes and hollow profiles (not seamless), n.e.c. in chapter 73.
Common questions
What is the value of welded steel tubes imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported welded steel tubes worth $30.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 91st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply welded steel tubes to the Republic of the Congo?
Germany was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($18.4 million), followed by China (28%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of welded steel tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.03 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $1.39 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of welded steel tubes to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $30.6 million in 2024, an increase of 463%. The peak was 2023 at $33.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for welded steel tubes?
The HS code for welded steel tubes is heading 7306. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7306.19 (76% of the value) and 7306.29 (8%).
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