Welding supplies imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welding supplies by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.2 million in 2024 (858 tonnes). That is 30% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $2.2M | 858 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 694 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 516 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 667 t |
| 2020 | $961K | 523 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 618 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 916 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 389 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports welding supplies from
Most of the value came from China (41%), France (24%), Turkey (17%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+290% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $922K | 41% |
| France | $533K | 24% |
| Turkey | $387K | 17% |
| Italy | $222K | 10% |
| India | $66K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $36K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $27K | 1.2% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $10K | 0.4% |
| United States | $6K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8311
| 8311.10 | Coated arc welding electrodes | 83% |
| 8311.90 | Metal spraying wire and rods | 9.2% |
| 8311.30 | Rods and wire for soldering and brazing | 3.8% |
| 8311.20 | Cored wire for arc welding | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8311.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.61 per kg, close to the world average of $3.05.
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 welding supplies imports (HS 8311): 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 8311: Wires, rods, tubes, plates, electrodes of base metal or metal carbides; of a kind used for soldering, brazing, welding; wires and rods for metal spraying.
Common questions
What is the value of welding supplies imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported welding supplies worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 858 tonnes. That ranks it 129th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding supplies to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($922 thousand), followed by France (24%) and Turkey (17%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 599% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding supplies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.61 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $3.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding supplies to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding supplies?
The HS code for welding supplies is heading 8311. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8311.10 (83% of the value) and 8311.90 (9%).
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