Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $3.0 million (123 tonnes). That is 28% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $3.0M | 123 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 89 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 87 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 77 t |
| 2020 | $800K | 45 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 122 t |
| 2018 | $583K | 49 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 93 t |
Where the DR Congo imports bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery from
Most of the value came from France (40%), South Africa (22%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.2M | 40% |
| South Africa | $669K | 22% |
| China | $480K | 16% |
| Kenya | $262K | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $209K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $133K | 4.4% |
| United States | $39K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.3% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.55 per kg, close to the world average of $22.66.
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 bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8438.10): 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 8438.10: Machinery: industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 123 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to the DR Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 490% on the year.
What is the average import price of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.55 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $22.66 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery is subheading 8438.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8438 page.
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