Compressor and fan parts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of compressor and fan parts by the DR Congo reached $13.9 million in 2024 (948 tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $13.9M | 948 t |
| 2023 | $11.4M | 778 t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 519 t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 424 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 467 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 355 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 197 t |
Where the DR Congo imports compressor and fan parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+515% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 51% |
| South Africa | $4.5M | 33% |
| Belgium | $798K | 5.8% |
| Zambia | $795K | 5.7% |
| India | $227K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $133K | 1% |
| Slovakia | $62K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $59K | 0.4% |
| United States | $58K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $37K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.64 per kg, close to the world average of $13.59.
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 compressor and fan parts imports (HS 8414.90): 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 8414.90: Pumps and compressors: parts, of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and fans, ventilating or recycling hoods incorporating a fan.
Common questions
What is the value of compressor and fan parts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported compressor and fan parts worth $13.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 948 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply compressor and fan parts to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by South Africa (33%) and Belgium (6%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 515% on the year.
What is the average import price of compressor and fan parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.64 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $13.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of compressor and fan parts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $13.9 million in 2024, an increase of 304%. The peak was 2022 at $14.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for compressor and fan parts?
The HS code for compressor and fan parts is subheading 8414.90. 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 8414 page.
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