Air conditioner imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $30.4 million of air conditioner in 2024 (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $30.4M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $31.9M | 4.9K t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $21.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $12.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 906 t |
Where the DR Congo imports air conditioner from
China alone supplied 79% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.9M | 79% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| India | $919K | 3% |
| South Korea | $602K | 2% |
| Belgium | $470K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $150K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $114K | 0.4% |
| Czech Republic | $88K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8415
| 8415.10 | Window and wall air conditioners | 71% |
| 8415.90 | Air conditioning parts | 13% |
| 8415.82 | Central air conditioning units | 11% |
| 8415.83 | Evaporative coolers | 3.2% |
| 8415.81 | Reversible heat pumps | 2.2% |
| 8415.20 | Vehicle air conditioners | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8415.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.30 per kg, 36% below the world average of $9.92, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo air conditioner imports (HS 8415): 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 8415: Air conditioning machines; comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, including those machines in which the humidity cannot be separately regulated.
Common questions
What is the value of air conditioner imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported air conditioner worth $30.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply air conditioner to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($23.9 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and Turkey (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 180% on the year.
What is the average import price of air conditioner per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.30 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $9.92 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of air conditioner to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $30.4 million in 2024, an increase of 391%. The peak was 2023 at $31.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for air conditioner?
The HS code for air conditioner is heading 8415. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8415.10 (71% of the value) and 8415.90 (13%).
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