Detonator imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported detonator worth $10.2 million (480 tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $10.2M | 480 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 459 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 345 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 165 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 68 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 160 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 19 t |
Where the DR Congo imports detonator from
South Africa alone supplied 68% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.0M | 68% |
| Uganda | $2.2M | 21% |
| China | $914K | 8.9% |
| Tanzania | $91K | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $41K | 0.4% |
| France | $35K | 0.4% |
| United States | $14K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.27 per kg, 55% below the world average of $46.92, 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 detonator imports (HS 3603): 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 3603: Safety fuses; detonating cords; percussion or detonating caps; igniters; electric detonators.
Common questions
What is the value of detonator imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported detonator worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 480 tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply detonator to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($7.0 million), followed by Uganda (21%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of detonator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.27 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $46.92 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of detonator to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 366%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for detonator?
The HS code for detonator is heading 3603. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3603.00. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3603 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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