Computer storage units imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.6 million of computer storage units in 2024 (10 tonnes). That is 38% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $3.6M | 10 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 18 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 15 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 17 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 13 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 11 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 13 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 3 t |
Where the DR Congo imports computer storage units from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+462% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 70% |
| South Africa | $293K | 8.1% |
| United States | $227K | 6.3% |
| India | $220K | 6.1% |
| Netherlands | $124K | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $81K | 2.2% |
| France | $71K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $33K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.7% |
| Denmark | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $351.39 per kg, close to the world average of $384.45.
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 computer storage units imports (HS 8471.70): 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 8471.70: Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units.
Common questions
What is the value of computer storage units imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported computer storage units worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer storage units to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and the United States (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer storage units per kg?
The average declared import value was about $351.39 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $384.45 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of computer storage units to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2018 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer storage units?
The HS code for computer storage units is subheading 8471.70. 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 8471 page.
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