Centrifuge imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported centrifuge worth $122.4 million (12.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $122.4M | 12.7K t |
| 2023 | $128.5M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $113.2M | 11.2K t |
| 2021 | $61.2M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $58.0M | 7.0K t |
| 2019 | $66.0M | 8.4K t |
| 2018 | $70.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $35.6M | 3.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports centrifuge from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 69% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $84.3M | 69% |
| South Africa | $17.3M | 14% |
| Belgium | $4.9M | 4% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 2.6% |
| France | $2.2M | 1.8% |
| India | $1.8M | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $1.8M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 1.1% |
| United States | $1.2M | 1% |
| Netherlands | $994K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8421
| 8421.99 | Filtration machinery parts | 28% |
| 8421.39 | Gas purification machinery | 19% |
| 8421.29 | Liquid filtration machinery | 17% |
| 8421.21 | Water filtration equipment | 12% |
| 8421.23 | Oil and fuel engine filters | 9.6% |
| 8421.31 | Air intake filters for engines | 5.8% |
| 8421.19 | Centrifuges (other types) | 4% |
| 8421.91 | Centrifuge parts | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8421.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.61 per kg, 54% below the world average of $21.01, 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 centrifuge imports (HS 8421): 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 8421: Centrifuges, including centrifugal dryers; filtering or purifying machinery and apparatus for liquids or gases.
Common questions
What is the value of centrifuge imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported centrifuge worth $122.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply centrifuge to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($84.3 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 99% on the year.
What is the average import price of centrifuge per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.61 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $21.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of centrifuge to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.6 million in 2017 to $122.4 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. The peak was 2023 at $128.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $81.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for centrifuge?
The HS code for centrifuge is heading 8421. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8421.99 (28% of the value) and 8421.39 (19%).
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