Binoculars and telescopes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported binoculars and telescopes worth $2.9 million (7 tonnes). Value fell 60% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 79% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.1 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 | $2.9M | 7 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 0 t |
| 2022 | $139K | 2 t |
| 2021 | $100K | 6 t |
| 2020 | $136K | 1 t |
| 2019 | $406K | 1 t |
| 2018 | $86K | 0 t |
| 2017 | $49K | 1 t |
Where the DR Congo imports binoculars and telescopes from
Israel alone supplied 76% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $2.2M | 76% |
| France | $635K | 22% |
| China | $32K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $3K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9005
| 9005.10 | Binoculars | 67% |
| 9005.80 | Telescopes and monoculars | 19% |
| 9005.90 | Binocular and telescope parts | 14% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9005.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $428.19 per kg, 486% above the world average of $73.08. 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo binoculars and telescopes imports (HS 9005): 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 9005: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy.
Common questions
What is the value of binoculars and telescopes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported binoculars and telescopes worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7 tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply binoculars and telescopes to the DR Congo?
Israel was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (22%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 945% on the year.
What is the average import price of binoculars and telescopes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $428.19 per kg in 2024, 486% above the world average of $73.08 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of binoculars and telescopes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for binoculars and telescopes?
The HS code for binoculars and telescopes is heading 9005. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9005.10 (67% of the value) and 9005.80 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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