Ammunition and munitions imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported ammunition and munitions worth $2.3 million (20 tonnes). Value rose 570% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.0 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 | 20 t |
| 2023 | $343K | 14 t |
| 2022 | $42K | 1 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 68 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 210 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 137 t |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.29 | Shotgun cartridge parts | 86% |
| 9306.90 | Ammunition (other) | 14% |
| 9306.30 | Small arms ammunition | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $113.70 per kg, 178% above the world average of $40.83. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 ammunition and munitions imports (HS 9306): 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 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported ammunition and munitions worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 20 tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 570% on 2023.
Which countries supply ammunition and munitions to the DR Congo?
Serbia was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Bosnia Herzegovina (12%) and Zambia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared import value was about $113.70 per kg in 2024, 178% above the world average of $40.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ammunition and munitions to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 116%. The peak was 2019 at $7.0 million. Over 7 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9306.29 (86% of the value) and 9306.90 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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