Belt conveyor systems imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of belt conveyor systems by the DR Congo reached $5.4 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Value fell 60% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.5 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 | $5.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $13.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 989 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $11.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 691 t |
Where the DR Congo imports belt conveyor systems from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 84% |
| South Africa | $548K | 10% |
| United States | $105K | 1.9% |
| India | $98K | 1.8% |
| Croatia | $92K | 1.7% |
| Brazil | $31K | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $10K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.87 per kg, 70% below the world average of $13.01, 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 belt conveyor systems imports (HS 8428.33): 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 8428.33: Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31.
Common questions
What is the value of belt conveyor systems imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported belt conveyor systems worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply belt conveyor systems to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of belt conveyor systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.87 per kg in 2024, 70% below the world average of $13.01 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of belt conveyor systems to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 203%. The peak was 2023 at $13.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for belt conveyor systems?
The HS code for belt conveyor systems is subheading 8428.33. 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 8428 page.
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