Coaxial cable imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $6.8 million of coaxial cable in 2024 (998 tonnes). Value rose 53% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.4 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 | $6.8M | 998 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 665 t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 834 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 771 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 788 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 562 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 231 t |
Where the DR Congo imports coaxial cable from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 57% |
| South Africa | $803K | 12% |
| Zambia | $727K | 11% |
| Uganda | $689K | 10% |
| Egypt | $223K | 3.3% |
| India | $159K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $60K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $57K | 0.8% |
| United States | $56K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $55K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.81 per kg, 43% below the world average of $11.87, 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 coaxial cable imports (HS 8544.20): 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 8544.20: Insulated electric conductors: co-axial cable and other co-axial electric conductors.
Common questions
What is the value of coaxial cable imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported coaxial cable worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 998 tonnes. That ranks it 77th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply coaxial cable to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by South Africa (12%) and Zambia (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 290% on the year.
What is the average import price of coaxial cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.81 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of coaxial cable to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 310%. The peak was 2022 at $10.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for coaxial cable?
The HS code for coaxial cable is subheading 8544.20. 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 8544 page.
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