Computer systems imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer systems by the DR Congo reached $7.8 million in 2024 (130 tonnes). That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $18.1 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 | $7.8M | 130 t |
| 2023 | $10.4M | 230 t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 242 t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 70 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 136 t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 225 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 52 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 11 t |
Where the DR Congo imports computer systems from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.8M | 88% |
| France | $525K | 6.8% |
| Belgium | $226K | 2.9% |
| United States | $43K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $39K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $26K | 0.3% |
| Croatia | $22K | 0.3% |
| Bahrain | $13K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $9K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $7K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $59.63 per kg, 64% below the world average of $167.68, 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 computer systems imports (HS 8471.49): 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 8471.49: Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41.
Common questions
What is the value of computer systems imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported computer systems worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 130 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer systems to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($6.8 million), followed by France (7%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 135% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer systems per kg?
The average declared import value was about $59.63 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $167.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of computer systems to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 518%. The peak was 2022 at $18.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for computer systems?
The HS code for computer systems is subheading 8471.49. 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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