Electrical machinery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported electrical machinery worth $60.7 million (12.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $117.4 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 | $60.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2023 | $71.4M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $117.4M | 29.7K t |
| 2021 | $73.8M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $35.9M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $48.2M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $20.3M | 115 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 76 t |
Where the DR Congo imports electrical machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 85% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $51.6M | 85% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 3.4% |
| Namibia | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| United States | $1.5M | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Israel | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Germany | $497K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $218K | 0.4% |
| France | $156K | 0.3% |
| Finland | $131K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 50% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 33% |
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 17% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 0.1% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.00 per kg, 93% below the world average of $74.10, 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 machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported electrical machinery worth $60.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 63rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($51.6 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and Namibia (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 626% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.00 per kg in 2024, 93% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical machinery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $60.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2022 at $117.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8543.90 (50% of the value) and 8543.30 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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