Crushing machine imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crushing machine by the DR Congo reached $235.8 million in 2024 (43.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $469.8 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 | $235.8M | 43.4K t |
| 2023 | $320.7M | 46.7K t |
| 2022 | $469.8M | 80.1K t |
| 2021 | $171.4M | 31.6K t |
| 2020 | $133.6M | 25.0K t |
| 2019 | $152.1M | 30.4K t |
| 2018 | $115.8M | 14.8K t |
| 2017 | $61.7M | 9.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports crushing machine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $177.1M | 75% |
| South Africa | $41.9M | 18% |
| Zambia | $4.1M | 1.7% |
| Canada | $2.9M | 1.2% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 0.9% |
| India | $2.1M | 0.9% |
| Finland | $1.7M | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $800K | 0.3% |
| France | $621K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8474
| 8474.90 | Mineral processing machine parts | 69% |
| 8474.10 | Sorting and screening machines | 13% |
| 8474.20 | Mineral crushing and grinding machines | 12% |
| 8474.39 | Mineral mixing and kneading machines | 2.7% |
| 8474.31 | Concrete and mortar mixers | 1.6% |
| 8474.80 | Mineral pelletizing and shaping machines | 1.5% |
| 8474.32 | Bitumen mixing machines | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8474.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.43 per kg, close to the world average of $6.56.
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 crushing machine imports (HS 8474): 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: Machinery for sorting, screening, separating, washing, crushing, grinding, mixing or kneading earth, stone, ores in solid form, shaping, moulding machinery for solid mineral fuels.
Common questions
What is the value of crushing machine imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported crushing machine worth $235.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply crushing machine to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($177.1 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Zambia (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 179% on the year.
What is the average import price of crushing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.43 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $6.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of crushing machine to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.7 million in 2017 to $235.8 million in 2024, an increase of 282%. The peak was 2022 at $469.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $207.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for crushing machine?
The HS code for crushing machine is heading 8474. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8474.90 (69% of the value) and 8474.10 (13%).
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