Drawing and measuring instruments imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drawing and measuring instruments by the DR Congo reached $2.5 million in 2024 (586 tonnes). Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.5M | 586 t |
| 2023 | $2.6M | 398 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 391 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 241 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 205 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 769 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 739 t |
| 2017 | $1.0M | 15 t |
Where the DR Congo imports drawing and measuring instruments from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 92% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 92% |
| South Africa | $73K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $54K | 2.1% |
| France | $21K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $15K | 0.6% |
| India | $13K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $11K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $7K | 0.3% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $4K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9017
| 9017.80 | Measuring instruments (other) | 76% |
| 9017.20 | Drawing instruments | 18% |
| 9017.30 | Micrometers and callipers | 5% |
| 9017.90 | Drawing instrument parts | 0.3% |
| 9017.10 | Drafting tables and machines: whether or not automatic | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9017.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.27 per kg, 63% below the world average of $11.58, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo drawing and measuring instruments imports (HS 9017): 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 9017: Drawing, marking-out, mathematical calculating instruments (drafting machines, protractors, drawing sets etc); instruments for measuring length (e.g. measuring rods, tapes, micrometers, callipers) n.e.c..
Common questions
What is the value of drawing and measuring instruments imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported drawing and measuring instruments worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 586 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply drawing and measuring instruments to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 92% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 296% on the year.
What is the average import price of drawing and measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.27 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $11.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of drawing and measuring instruments to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.0 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. The peak was 2023 at $2.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for drawing and measuring instruments?
The HS code for drawing and measuring instruments is heading 9017. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9017.80 (76% of the value) and 9017.20 (18%).
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