Electric light fixture imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $25.6 million of electric light fixture in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $38.9 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 | $25.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $38.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $32.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $19.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $6.8M | 753 t |
Where the DR Congo imports electric light fixture from
China alone supplied 91% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.3M | 91% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 5.2% |
| India | $420K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $169K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $150K | 0.6% |
| France | $49K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $41K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $36K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $32K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.09 per kg, 45% below the world average of $16.40, 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 light fixture imports (HS 9405.40): 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 9405.40: Lamps and light fittings: electric, n.e.c. in heading no. 9405.
Common questions
What is the value of electric light fixture imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported electric light fixture worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric light fixture to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($23.3 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 439% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric light fixture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.09 per kg in 2024, 45% below the world average of $16.40 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 light fixture to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.8 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 276%. The peak was 2023 at $38.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric light fixture?
The HS code for electric light fixture is subheading 9405.40. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
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