Centrifugal pumps imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported centrifugal pumps worth $54.1 million (5.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 27% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $77.2 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 | $54.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $74.3M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $77.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $38.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2020 | $39.8M | 4.6K t |
| 2019 | $36.4M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $29.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $12.9M | 1.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports centrifugal pumps from
China alone supplied 59% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.8M | 59% |
| South Africa | $16.8M | 31% |
| Zambia | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| United States | $986K | 1.8% |
| India | $517K | 1% |
| Italy | $505K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $379K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $152K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $149K | 0.3% |
| Germany | $147K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.25 per kg, 22% below the world average of $13.11, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo centrifugal pumps imports (HS 8413.70): 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 8413.70: Pumps: centrifugal, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifugal pumps imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported centrifugal pumps worth $54.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 65th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifugal pumps to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($31.8 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and Zambia (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifugal pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.25 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $13.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of centrifugal pumps to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.9 million in 2017 to $54.1 million in 2024, an increase of 319%. The peak was 2022 at $77.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifugal pumps?
The HS code for centrifugal pumps is subheading 8413.70. 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 8413 page.
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