Accumulator imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of accumulator by the DR Congo reached $53.4 million in 2024 (10.0 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $53.4M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $62.7M | 8.7K t |
| 2022 | $35.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $26.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $20.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $17.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2017 | $12.8M | 3.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports accumulator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+581% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.2M | 70% |
| France | $7.0M | 13% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 4.9% |
| India | $1.7M | 3.3% |
| Angola | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Kenya | $733K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $548K | 1% |
| Denmark | $430K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $392K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $258K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.60 | Lithium-ion batteries | 55% |
| 8507.10 | Lead-acid starter batteries | 18% |
| 8507.90 | Battery parts and separators | 13% |
| 8507.20 | Lead-acid traction batteries | 13% |
| 8507.80 | Alternative chemistry batteries | 1.6% |
| 8507.30 | Nickel-cadmium batteries | 0.1% |
| 8507.50 | Nickel-metal hydride batteries | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.36 per kg, 59% below the world average of $13.09, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 accumulator imports (HS 8507): 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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported accumulator worth $53.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($37.2 million), followed by France (13%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 581% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.36 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $13.09 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of accumulator to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.8 million in 2017 to $53.4 million in 2024, an increase of 317%. The peak was 2023 at $62.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8507.60 (54% of the value) and 8507.10 (18%).
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