Abrasive grinding wheels imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.3 million of abrasive grinding wheels in 2024 (547 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $3.2 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 | $2.3M | 547 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 585 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 577 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 485 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 511 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 393 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 328 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 321 t |
Where the DR Congo imports abrasive grinding wheels from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+627% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.4M | 61% |
| South Africa | $604K | 26% |
| Uganda | $108K | 4.6% |
| India | $85K | 3.6% |
| Turkey | $45K | 1.9% |
| Zambia | $22K | 1% |
| Namibia | $18K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.6% |
| United States | $10K | 0.4% |
| France | $4K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.25 per kg, close to the world average of $5.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo abrasive grinding wheels imports (HS 6804.22): 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 6804.22: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels and the like: of other agglomerated abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of abrasive grinding wheels imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported abrasive grinding wheels worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 547 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply abrasive grinding wheels to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and Uganda (5%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 627% on the year.
What is the average import price of abrasive grinding wheels per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.25 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $5.21 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of abrasive grinding wheels to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2022 at $3.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for abrasive grinding wheels?
The HS code for abrasive grinding wheels is subheading 6804.22. It sits in HS chapter 68 (stone, plaster, cement, asbestos, mica or similar materials; articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6804 page.
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