Battery parts and separators imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of battery parts and separators by the DR Congo reached $7.1 million in 2024 (135 tonnes). Value rose 4827% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 96% 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 | $7.1M | 135 t |
| 2023 | $143K | 16 t |
| 2022 | $78K | 15 t |
| 2021 | $123K | 33 t |
| 2020 | $191K | 24 t |
| 2019 | $77K | 13 t |
| 2018 | $226K | 26 t |
| 2017 | $63K | 9 t |
Where the DR Congo imports battery parts and separators from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $6.8M | 97% |
| China | $129K | 1.8% |
| South Africa | $34K | 0.5% |
| India | $28K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $9K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $52.42 per kg, 374% above the world average of $11.07. 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 battery parts and separators imports (HS 8507.90): 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 8507.90: Electric accumulators: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8507.
Common questions
What is the value of battery parts and separators imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported battery parts and separators worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 135 tonnes. That ranks it 56th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports.
Which countries supply battery parts and separators to the DR Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by China (2%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of battery parts and separators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $52.42 per kg in 2024, 374% above the world average of $11.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of battery parts and separators to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $995 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for battery parts and separators?
The HS code for battery parts and separators is subheading 8507.90. 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 8507 page.
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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