Catalyst imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of catalyst by the DR Congo reached $3.3 million in 2024 (574 tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.2 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 | $3.3M | 574 t |
| 2023 | $4.8M | 740 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 251 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 452 t |
| 2019 | $5.0M | 674 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 276 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 228 t |
Where the DR Congo imports catalyst from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 59% |
| South Africa | $532K | 16% |
| Denmark | $366K | 11% |
| United States | $257K | 7.7% |
| Zambia | $100K | 3% |
| Germany | $68K | 2% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.7% |
| India | $18K | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
| Morocco | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 3815
| 3815.19 | Supported catalysts (other metals) | 83% |
| 3815.90 | Unsupported catalysts | 13% |
| 3815.12 | Precious metal catalysts | 4.2% |
| 3815.11 | Nickel catalysts | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3815.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.83 per kg, 63% below the world average of $15.63, 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 catalyst imports (HS 3815): 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 3815: Reaction initiators, reaction accelerators and catalytic preparations n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of catalyst imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported catalyst worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 574 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply catalyst to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Denmark (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of catalyst per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.83 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $15.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of catalyst to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 185%. The peak was 2022 at $8.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for catalyst?
The HS code for catalyst is heading 3815. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3815.19 (83% of the value) and 3815.90 (12%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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