Control transformers imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported control transformers worth $2.5 million (190 tonnes). That is 91% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.3 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 | $2.5M | 190 t |
| 2023 | $1.3M | 131 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 157 t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 170 t |
| 2020 | $606K | 48 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 68 t |
| 2018 | $407K | 31 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 89 t |
Where the DR Congo imports control transformers from
China alone supplied 52% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 52% |
| South Africa | $477K | 19% |
| Spain | $412K | 17% |
| Italy | $73K | 2.9% |
| Turkey | $71K | 2.9% |
| India | $55K | 2.2% |
| Belgium | $52K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 1.3% |
| France | $18K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.14 per kg, close to the world average of $11.75.
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 control transformers imports (HS 8504.31): 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 8504.31: Electrical transformers: n.e.c. in item no. 8504.2, having a power handling capacity not exceeding 1kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of control transformers imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported control transformers worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 91% on 2023.
Which countries supply control transformers to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and Spain (16%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 546% on the year.
What is the average import price of control transformers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.14 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $11.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of control transformers to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2021 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for control transformers?
The HS code for control transformers is subheading 8504.31. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8504 page.
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