Conveyor machinery parts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported conveyor machinery parts worth $16.3 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.8 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 | $16.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $23.4M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $23.8M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 849 t |
Where the DR Congo imports conveyor machinery parts from
China alone supplied 64% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+343% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.5M | 64% |
| South Africa | $3.0M | 18% |
| India | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| Germany | $436K | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $393K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $265K | 1.6% |
| United States | $182K | 1.1% |
| France | $141K | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $137K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $117K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.76 per kg, 53% below the world average of $12.20, 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 conveyor machinery parts imports (HS 8431.39): 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 8431.39: Machinery: parts of the machinery of heading no. 8428, (other than lifts, skip hoists or escalators).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor machinery parts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported conveyor machinery parts worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor machinery parts to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 343% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.76 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $12.20 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of conveyor machinery parts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 118%. The peak was 2022 at $23.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for conveyor machinery parts?
The HS code for conveyor machinery parts is subheading 8431.39. 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 8431 page.
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