Air compressor imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air compressor by the DR Congo reached $69.6 million in 2024 (7.7 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $69.6M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $70.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2022 | $63.1M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $35.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $38.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $26.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $14.9M | 1.6K t |
Where the DR Congo imports air compressor from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+448% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.4M | 54% |
| South Africa | $14.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 7% |
| Namibia | $2.8M | 4% |
| Belgium | $2.6M | 3.7% |
| India | $2.0M | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $1.3M | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $427K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $355K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8414
| 8414.80 | Air and gas compressors (other) | 35% |
| 8414.90 | Compressor and fan parts | 20% |
| 8414.59 | Fans (other types) | 18% |
| 8414.51 | Small electric fans | 13% |
| 8414.30 | Refrigeration compressors | 6.2% |
| 8414.10 | Vacuum pumps | 3.2% |
| 8414.40 | Portable air compressors | 3% |
| 8414.60 | Ventilation hoods | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8414.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.06 per kg, 34% below the world average of $13.71, 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 air compressor imports (HS 8414): 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 8414: Air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans; ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan; gas-tight biological safety cabinets whether or not fitted with filters.
Common questions
What is the value of air compressor imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported air compressor worth $69.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply air compressor to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($37.4 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 448% on the year.
What is the average import price of air compressor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.06 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $13.71 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of air compressor to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.9 million in 2017 to $69.6 million in 2024, an increase of 368%. The peak was 2023 at $70.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for air compressor?
The HS code for air compressor is heading 8414. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8414.80 (35% of the value) and 8414.90 (20%).
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