Electric hand tools (other types) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric hand tools (other types) by the DR Congo reached $3.7 million in 2024 (459 tonnes). Value rose 19% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3.7M | 459 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 366 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 357 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 318 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 248 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 159 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $661K | 27 t |
Where the DR Congo imports electric hand tools (other types) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 73% |
| Belgium | $208K | 5.6% |
| South Africa | $207K | 5.6% |
| Uganda | $198K | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $186K | 5% |
| Turkey | $93K | 2.5% |
| India | $44K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $32K | 0.9% |
| Kenya | $31K | 0.8% |
| France | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.06 per kg, 54% below the world average of $17.69, 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 hand tools (other types) imports (HS 8467.29): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8467.29: Tools: for working in the hand, with self-contained electric motor: other than saws and drills.
Common questions
What is the value of electric hand tools (other types) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported electric hand tools (other types) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 459 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric hand tools (other types) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Belgium (6%) and South Africa (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 652% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric hand tools (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.06 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $17.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric hand tools (other types) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $661 thousand in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 460%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric hand tools (other types)?
The HS code for electric hand tools (other types) is subheading 8467.29. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8467 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the DR Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
Same product, other countries
World electric hand tools (other types) trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the DR Congo
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.