Brewery equipment and machinery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $5.6 million of brewery equipment and machinery in 2024 (353 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3798% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 45% 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 | $5.6M | 353 t |
| 2023 | $144K | 4 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 268 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 141 t |
| 2020 | $533K | 12 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $187K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $410K | 6 t |
Where the DR Congo imports brewery equipment and machinery from
Most of the value came from France (46%), Burkina Faso (42%), Germany (5%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.6M | 46% |
| Burkina Faso | $2.3M | 42% |
| Germany | $300K | 5.3% |
| China | $240K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $139K | 2.5% |
| India | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.91 per kg, 25% below the world average of $21.13, 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 brewery equipment and machinery imports (HS 8438.40): 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 8438.40: Machinery: industrial, brewery machinery.
Common questions
What is the value of brewery equipment and machinery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported brewery equipment and machinery worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 353 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 171 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply brewery equipment and machinery to the DR Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Burkina Faso (42%) and Germany (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of brewery equipment and machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.91 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $21.13 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of brewery equipment and machinery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $410 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024. 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 brewery equipment and machinery?
The HS code for brewery equipment and machinery is subheading 8438.40. 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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