Analytical instruments imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of analytical instruments by the DR Congo reached $24.3 million in 2024 (218 tonnes). That is 16% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $24.3M | 218 t |
| 2023 | $28.9M | 128 t |
| 2022 | $15.0M | 93 t |
| 2021 | $17.0M | 144 t |
| 2020 | $9.6M | 135 t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 50 t |
| 2018 | $12.1M | 61 t |
| 2017 | $13.0M | 88 t |
Where the DR Congo imports analytical instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), South Africa (20%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.9M | 49% |
| South Africa | $4.9M | 20% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 15% |
| France | $858K | 3.5% |
| United States | $608K | 2.5% |
| Sweden | $478K | 2% |
| India | $318K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $287K | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $223K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $163K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 9027
| 9027.80 | Material property analyzers | 28% |
| 9027.90 | Microtomes | 20% |
| 9027.30 | Spectrometers | 18% |
| 9027.50 | Optical radiation detector | 18% |
| 9027.10 | Gas analysis equipment | 13% |
| 9027.20 | Chromatography equipment | 2.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9027.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $111.13 per kg, 50% below the world average of $222.98, 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 analytical instruments imports (HS 9027): 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 9027: Instruments and apparatus; for physical or chemical analysis (e.g. polarimeters, spectrometers), for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, etc, for measuring quantities of heat, sound or light.
Common questions
What is the value of analytical instruments imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported analytical instruments worth $24.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 218 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply analytical instruments to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($11.9 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 815% on the year.
What is the average import price of analytical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $111.13 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $222.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of analytical instruments to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.0 million in 2017 to $24.3 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. The peak was 2023 at $28.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for analytical instruments?
The HS code for analytical instruments is heading 9027. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9027.80 (28% of the value) and 9027.90 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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