Drill press imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drill press by the DR Congo reached $3.4 million in 2024 (345 tonnes). That is 61% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $3.4M | 345 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 199 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 189 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 123 t |
| 2020 | $656K | 99 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 246 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 82 t |
| 2017 | $996K | 50 t |
Where the DR Congo imports drill press from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.4M | 71% |
| China | $773K | 23% |
| Germany | $72K | 2.1% |
| India | $56K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.7% |
| France | $19K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $13K | 0.4% |
| New Zealand | $13K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $9K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $4K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8459
| 8459.70 | Threading and tapping machines | 62% |
| 8459.29 | Manual drilling machines | 14% |
| 8459.49 | Manual boring machines | 7.5% |
| 8459.39 | Manual boring-milling machines | 6.9% |
| 8459.59 | Manual knee-type milling machines | 4.8% |
| 8459.69 | Manual milling machines | 3.5% |
| 8459.61 | CNC milling machines | 0.8% |
| 8459.10 | Universal drilling and boring machines | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8459.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.86 per kg, close to the world average of $10.01.
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 drill press imports (HS 8459): 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 8459: Machine-tools; (including way-type unit head machines) for drilling, boring, milling, threading or tapping by removing metal, other than lathes of heading no. 8458.
Common questions
What is the value of drill press imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported drill press worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 345 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply drill press to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (23%) and Germany (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of drill press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.01 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of drill press to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $996 thousand in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 242%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for drill press?
The HS code for drill press is heading 8459. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8459.70 (62% of the value) and 8459.29 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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