Electric furnace imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported electric furnace worth $2.6 million (255 tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.6 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 | $2.6M | 255 t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 225 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 181 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 238 t |
| 2020 | $955K | 113 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 537 t |
| 2018 | $845K | 76 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 549 t |
Where the DR Congo imports electric furnace from
Most of the value came from China (38%), South Africa (31%), India (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+872% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 38% |
| South Africa | $829K | 31% |
| India | $218K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $157K | 5.9% |
| Kenya | $154K | 5.8% |
| Belgium | $76K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $75K | 2.8% |
| United States | $46K | 1.8% |
| France | $32K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $28K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8514
| 8514.10 | Electric resistance furnaces | 32% |
| 8514.90 | Electric furnace parts | 31% |
| 8514.30 | Other electric industrial furnaces | 19% |
| 8514.20 | Induction and dielectric furnaces | 14% |
| 8514.40 | Industrial heating equipment | 5.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8514.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.35 per kg, 43% below the world average of $18.05, 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 electric furnace imports (HS 8514): 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 8514: Industrial or laboratory electric furnaces and ovens (including those functioning by induction or dielectric loss); other industrial or laboratory equipment for the heat treatment of materials by induction or dielectric loss.
Common questions
What is the value of electric furnace imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported electric furnace worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 255 tonnes. That ranks it 110th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric furnace to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 872% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric furnace per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.35 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $18.05 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 furnace to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $5.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric furnace?
The HS code for electric furnace is heading 8514. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8514.10 (32% of the value) and 8514.90 (31%).
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