Electric appliance imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported electric appliance worth $2.4 million (473 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $2.4M | 473 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 496 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 465 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 242 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 224 t |
| 2019 | $827K | 301 t |
| 2018 | $829K | 242 t |
| 2017 | $462K | 173 t |
Where the DR Congo imports electric appliance from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 68% |
| South Africa | $404K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $119K | 4.9% |
| Belgium | $93K | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $38K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $25K | 1% |
| India | $15K | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $14K | 0.6% |
| Czech Republic | $11K | 0.5% |
| France | $10K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8509
| 8509.40 | Food grinders and juice extractors | 61% |
| 8509.90 | Kitchen appliance parts | 20% |
| 8509.80 | Electric kitchen appliances | 20% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8509.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.08 per kg, 66% below the world average of $15.11, 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 electric appliance imports (HS 8509): 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 8509: Electro-mechanical domestic appliances; with self-contained electric motor, other than vacuum cleaners of heading 85.08..
Common questions
What is the value of electric appliance imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported electric appliance worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 473 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric appliance to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and the United Kingdom (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 475% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric appliance per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.08 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $15.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric appliance to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $462 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 420%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric appliance?
The HS code for electric appliance is heading 8509. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8509.40 (61% of the value) and 8509.90 (20%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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