Diagnostic reagent imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $15.6 million of diagnostic reagent in 2024 (225 tonnes). That is 13% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.7 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 | $15.6M | 225 t |
| 2023 | $13.8M | 260 t |
| 2022 | $23.7M | 311 t |
| 2021 | $23.2M | 251 t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 191 t |
| 2019 | $8.4M | 148 t |
| 2018 | $8.6M | 292 t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 109 t |
Where the DR Congo imports diagnostic reagent from
Most of the value came from Germany (21%), Sweden (13%), Belgium (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 47%. Among the main suppliers, Ireland grew fastest (+616% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.3M | 21% |
| Sweden | $2.1M | 13% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 13% |
| France | $1.6M | 10% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.3M | 8.1% |
| United States | $1.2M | 7.4% |
| China | $574K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $561K | 3.6% |
| Ireland | $369K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.15 per kg, close to the world average of $85.91.
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 diagnostic reagent imports (HS 3822): 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 3822: Reagents; diagnostic or laboratory reagents on a backing, prepared diagnostic or laboratory reagents whether or not on a backing, whether or not put up in the form of kits, other than those of heading 30.06; certified reference materials.
Common questions
What is the value of diagnostic reagent imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported diagnostic reagent worth $15.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 225 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply diagnostic reagent to the DR Congo?
Germany was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Sweden (13%) and Belgium (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 616% on the year.
What is the average import price of diagnostic reagent per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.15 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $85.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diagnostic reagent to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $15.6 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2022 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for diagnostic reagent?
The HS code for diagnostic reagent is heading 3822. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3822.00. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3822 page.
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