Control instruments imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of control instruments by the DR Congo reached $6.4 million in 2024 (266 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $6.4M | 266 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 410 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 137 t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 105 t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 124 t |
| 2019 | $5.6M | 145 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 24 t |
Where the DR Congo imports control instruments from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 59% |
| South Africa | $987K | 15% |
| Zambia | $462K | 7.2% |
| India | $304K | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $215K | 3.4% |
| France | $159K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $113K | 1.8% |
| Namibia | $68K | 1.1% |
| Italy | $67K | 1% |
| Canada | $60K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 9032
| 9032.89 | Automatic control systems | 73% |
| 9032.90 | Control instrument parts | 8.8% |
| 9032.81 | Hydraulic control systems | 8% |
| 9032.10 | Thermostats | 7.8% |
| 9032.20 | Manostats | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9032.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.11 per kg, 63% below the world average of $65.93, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo control instruments imports (HS 9032): 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 9032: Regulating or controlling instruments and apparatus; automatic type.
Common questions
What is the value of control instruments imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported control instruments worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 266 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply control instruments to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Zambia (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 171% on the year.
What is the average import price of control instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.11 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $65.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of control instruments to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for control instruments?
The HS code for control instruments is heading 9032. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9032.89 (73% of the value) and 9032.90 (9%).
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