Battery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported battery worth $26.7 million (25.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $26.7M | 25.1K t |
| 2023 | $25.6M | 26.7K t |
| 2022 | $33.0M | 34.5K t |
| 2021 | $20.4M | 18.5K t |
| 2020 | $28.6M | 24.0K t |
| 2019 | $26.8M | 21.9K t |
| 2018 | $30.5M | 42.4K t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 32.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports battery from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.1M | 83% |
| Hong Kong | $2.5M | 9.4% |
| Tanzania | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $647K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $86K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $73K | 0.3% |
| Denmark | $30K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $27K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 0.1% |
| France | $26K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8506
| 8506.10 | Manganese dioxide batteries | 83% |
| 8506.80 | Alkaline primary batteries | 14% |
| 8506.50 | Lithium primary batteries | 2.3% |
| 8506.90 | Primary battery parts | 0.1% |
| 8506.30 | Cells and batteries: primary, mercuric oxide | 0.1% |
| 8506.40 | Silver oxide batteries | 0% |
| 8506.60 | Air-zinc batteries | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.06 per kg, 86% below the world average of $7.83, 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 battery imports (HS 8506): 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: Cells and batteries; primary.
Common questions
What is the value of battery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported battery worth $26.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 25.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply battery to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by Hong Kong (9%) and Tanzania (4%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 925% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.06 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $26.7 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2022 at $33.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for battery?
The HS code for battery is heading 8506. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8506.10 (83% of the value) and 8506.80 (14%).
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