2022
Exports
$12.4MWorld Rnk 107 / 212
Flag Rnk 25 / 790
2022
PRODUCT COMPLEXITY IN Scrap Iron
-0.59Rnk 720 / 1025
2022
Imports
$1.26MWorld Rnk 91 / 187
Flag Rnk 527 / 1169
2022
ECONOMIC COMPLEXITY of Democratic Republic of the Congo
-1.81Rnk 130 / 133

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Exports In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo exported $12.4M in Scrap Iron, making it the 107th largest exporter of Scrap Iron in the world. At the same year, Scrap Iron was the 25th most exported product in Democratic Republic of the Congo. The main destination of Scrap Iron exports from Democratic Republic of the Congo are: Rwanda ($7.32M), India ($4M), South Africa ($444k), Canada ($268k), and Zambia ($145k).

The fastest growing export markets for Scrap Iron of Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2021 and 2022 were India ($1.79M), Rwanda ($970k), and Canada ($268k).

Imports In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo imported $1.26M in Scrap Iron, becoming the 91st largest importer of Scrap Iron in the world. At the same year, Scrap Iron was the 527th most imported product in Democratic Republic of the Congo. Democratic Republic of the Congo imports Scrap Iron primarily from: Brazil ($978k), Angola ($223k), China ($20.7k), Australia ($19.1k), and South Africa ($16.8k).

The fastest growing import markets in Scrap Iron for Democratic Republic of the Congo between 2021 and 2022 were Brazil ($978k), China ($19.7k), and Australia ($19.1k).

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Oct 2024

Subnational Monthly Trade

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* Using January 2020 exchange rates when trade data is reported in local currency.

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Historical Data

Trade Balance

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EXPORTS (2022)$12.4M
IMPORTS (2022)$1.26M
NET TRADE (2022)$11.2M

In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo exported $12.4M in Scrap Iron. The main destinations of Democratic Republic of the Congo exports on Scrap Iron were Rwanda ($7.32M), India ($4M), South Africa ($444k), Canada ($268k), and Zambia ($145k).

In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo imported $1.26M in Scrap Iron, mainly from Brazil ($978k), Angola ($223k), China ($20.7k), Australia ($19.1k), and South Africa ($16.8k).

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Export Destinations (2022)

Import Origins (2022)

Market Growth

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THE FASTEST GROWING Scrap Iron EXPORT MARKETS FOR Democratic Republic of the Congo WERE (2021 - 2022):
India$1.79M (80.8%)
Rwanda$970k (15.3%)
Canada$268k (1%)
THE FASTEST DECLINING MARKETS FOR THE EXPORT OF Scrap Iron BY Democratic Republic of the Congo WERE (2021 - 2022):
Uganda-$2.89M (-98.4%)
Germany-$105k (-89.8%)
Cote d'Ivoire-$49.1k (-100%)

Change in Exports by Market (2021 - 2022)

Market Concentration

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In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo's main exporting competitors in Scrap Iron were:
In 2022, Democratic Republic of the Congo's main importing competitors in Scrap Iron were:
Turkey $8.77B
India $5.65B
Belgium $2.84B

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Trade Value of Scrap Iron by Exporters

Potential Exports

Potential Exports

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TOP EXPORT POTENTIALIndia+ $3.87M
TOP IMPORT POTENTIALAustralia+ $36.8k

Scrap Iron’s highest export potential is India. With an export gap of $3.87M.   Scrap Iron’s highest import potential is Australia with an import gap of $36.8k.

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