Electric heater imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric heater by the DR Congo reached $14.4 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $14.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $16.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $9.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 958 t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 783 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 556 t |
Where the DR Congo imports electric heater from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+118% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.3M | 65% |
| South Africa | $1.8M | 13% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 10% |
| India | $513K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $304K | 2.1% |
| France | $167K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $146K | 1% |
| Malaysia | $141K | 1% |
| Zambia | $106K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $94K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8516
| 8516.60 | Domestic cooking appliances | 40% |
| 8516.79 | Domestic heating appliances (other) | 13% |
| 8516.40 | Electric irons | 12% |
| 8516.10 | Electric water heaters | 11% |
| 8516.71 | Coffee and tea makers | 5.9% |
| 8516.50 | Microwave ovens | 4.3% |
| 8516.80 | Electric heating resistors | 4.1% |
| 8516.32 | Electric hair styling appliances | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.31 per kg, 48% below the world average of $10.19, 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 heater imports (HS 8516): 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 8516: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heater imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported electric heater worth $14.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heater to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.31 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $10.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric heater to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $14.4 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2023 at $16.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heater?
The HS code for electric heater is heading 8516. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8516.60 (40% of the value) and 8516.79 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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