Electric motor imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric motor by the DR Congo reached $26.2 million in 2024 (4.6 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.3 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 | $26.2M | 4.6K t |
| 2023 | $34.3M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $27.6M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $15.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $15.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $26.6M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $14.8M | 910 t |
Where the DR Congo imports electric motor from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.9M | 57% |
| South Africa | $6.8M | 26% |
| Belgium | $785K | 3% |
| Spain | $705K | 2.7% |
| India | $536K | 2.1% |
| United States | $508K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $358K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $349K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $308K | 1.2% |
| France | $233K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 25% |
| 8501.53 | High power three-phase motors | 25% |
| 8501.64 | High capacity AC alternators | 22% |
| 8501.31 | DC motors up to 750w | 4.5% |
| 8501.61 | AC alternators up to 75kva | 4% |
| 8501.51 | Three-phase AC motors up to 750w | 3.6% |
| 8501.33 | DC motors 75kw to 375kw | 3.5% |
| 8501.32 | DC motors 750w to 75kw | 3.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.69 per kg, 58% below the world average of $13.41, 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.
Electric motor exports from the DR Congo
Exports of electric motor by the DR Congo reached $324 thousand in 2024 (2 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 69% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, South Africa grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $222K | 69% |
| South Africa | $81K | 25% |
| Myanmar | $8K | 2.5% |
| Italy | $7K | 2% |
| Austria | $3K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $3K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo electric motor imports (HS 8501): 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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported electric motor worth $26.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 96th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by South Africa (26%) and Belgium (3%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 197% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.69 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $13.41 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 motor to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.8 million in 2017 to $26.2 million in 2024, an increase of 76%. The peak was 2023 at $34.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.3 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export electric motor?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $324 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, South Africa and Myanmar. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8501.52 (25% of the value) and 8501.53 (25%).
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