Electrical inductors imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.4 million of electrical inductors in 2024 (276 tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $2.4M | 276 t |
| 2023 | $1.5M | 37 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 104 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 28 t |
| 2020 | $614K | 15 t |
| 2019 | $934K | 8 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 43 t |
| 2017 | $375K | 2 t |
Where the DR Congo imports electrical inductors from
The largest suppliers were Kenya (39%), South Africa (28%), China (16%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenya | $949K | 39% |
| South Africa | $672K | 28% |
| China | $393K | 16% |
| Austria | $349K | 14% |
| France | $23K | 1% |
| Italy | $21K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
| Brazil | $4K | 0.2% |
| India | $4K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.81 per kg, 78% below the world average of $40.77, 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 electrical inductors imports (HS 8504.50): 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 8504.50: Electrical inductors: n.e.c. in heading no. 8504.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical inductors imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported electrical inductors worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 276 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical inductors to the DR Congo?
Kenya was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($949 thousand), followed by South Africa (28%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical inductors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.81 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $40.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical inductors to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $375 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 548%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical inductors?
The HS code for electrical inductors is subheading 8504.50. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8504 page.
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