Alkaline primary batteries imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported alkaline primary batteries worth $3.7 million (16.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $7.9 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 | $3.7M | 16.6K t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 25.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 15.1K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 18.9K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 39.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 28.6K t |
Where the DR Congo imports alkaline primary batteries from
One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+913% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.23 per kg, 89% below the world average of $2.07, 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 alkaline primary batteries imports (HS 8506.80): 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 8506.80: Cells and batteries: primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of alkaline primary batteries imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported alkaline primary batteries worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 43rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaline primary batteries to the DR Congo?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Tanzania (29%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 913% on the year.
What is the average import price of alkaline primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.23 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of alkaline primary batteries to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaline primary batteries?
The HS code for alkaline primary batteries is subheading 8506.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8506 page.
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