Diesel generator sets medium imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported diesel generator sets medium worth $7.7 million (964 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $7.7M | 964 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.4M | 999 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 445 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 451 t |
| 2019 | $3.3M | 458 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 506 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 328 t |
Where the DR Congo imports diesel generator sets medium from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Italy (22%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 48% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 22% |
| India | $813K | 11% |
| Turkey | $525K | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $298K | 3.9% |
| Uganda | $254K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $129K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $120K | 1.6% |
| France | $93K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.98 per kg, close to the world average of $7.96.
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 diesel generator sets medium imports (HS 8502.12): 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 8502.12: Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel generator sets medium imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported diesel generator sets medium worth $7.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 964 tonnes. That ranks it 68th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel generator sets medium to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Italy (22%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel generator sets medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel generator sets medium to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $7.7 million in 2024, an increase of 187%. The peak was 2023 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel generator sets medium?
The HS code for diesel generator sets medium is subheading 8502.12. 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 8502 page.
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