Concrete and mortar mixers imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.6 million of concrete and mortar mixers in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 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 | $3.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $2.3M | 699 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 568 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 559 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 280 t |
| 2017 | $887K | 137 t |
Where the DR Congo imports concrete and mortar mixers from
China alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.37 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.92, 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 concrete and mortar mixers imports (HS 8474.31): 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 8474.31: Machines: concrete or mortar mixers.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete and mortar mixers imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported concrete and mortar mixers worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete and mortar mixers to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by India (7%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of concrete and mortar mixers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.37 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.92 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete and mortar mixers to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $887 thousand in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 311%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete and mortar mixers?
The HS code for concrete and mortar mixers is subheading 8474.31. 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 8474 page.
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