Central air conditioning units imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported central air conditioning units worth $3.2 million (239 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $3.2M | 239 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 252 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 131 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 113 t |
| 2020 | $248K | 59 t |
| 2019 | $645K | 100 t |
| 2018 | $580K | 56 t |
| 2017 | $406K | 57 t |
Where the DR Congo imports central air conditioning units from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+317% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 73% |
| South Africa | $448K | 14% |
| India | $184K | 5.7% |
| Czech Republic | $88K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $51K | 1.6% |
| Uganda | $45K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $44K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.54 per kg, close to the world average of $15.57.
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 central air conditioning units imports (HS 8415.82): 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 8415.82: Air conditioning machines: containing a motor driven fan, other than window or wall types, incorporating a refrigerating unit.
Common questions
What is the value of central air conditioning units imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported central air conditioning units worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 239 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply central air conditioning units to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 558% on the year.
What is the average import price of central air conditioning units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.54 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $15.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of central air conditioning units to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $406 thousand in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 699%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for central air conditioning units?
The HS code for central air conditioning units is subheading 8415.82. 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 8415 page.
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