Circuit protection devices imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.2 million of circuit protection devices in 2024 (146 tonnes). Value rose 9% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | 146 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 119 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 138 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 98 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 112 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 42 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 79 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 46 t |
Where the DR Congo imports circuit protection devices from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+724% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 64% |
| Belgium | $469K | 15% |
| South Africa | $446K | 14% |
| Finland | $73K | 2.2% |
| France | $43K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $43K | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $34K | 1% |
| India | $24K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $18K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $9K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.09 per kg, 50% below the world average of $44.35, 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 circuit protection devices imports (HS 8536.30): 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 8536.30: Electrical apparatus: for protecting electrical circuits, n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit protection devices imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported circuit protection devices worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 146 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit protection devices to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Belgium (14%) and South Africa (14%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 724% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit protection devices per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.09 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $44.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of circuit protection devices to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 152%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit protection devices?
The HS code for circuit protection devices is subheading 8536.30. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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