Electrical measuring instruments imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $6.1 million of electrical measuring instruments in 2024 (84 tonnes). Value fell 8% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $6.1M | 85 t |
| 2023 | $6.6M | 81 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 76 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 41 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 20 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 18 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 17 t |
Where the DR Congo imports electrical measuring instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), South Africa (16%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 50% |
| South Africa | $985K | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $468K | 7.7% |
| Colombia | $233K | 3.9% |
| United States | $215K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $188K | 3.1% |
| Sweden | $137K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $136K | 2.2% |
| France | $96K | 1.6% |
| Germany | $93K | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 9030
| 9030.33 | Electrical test meters | 26% |
| 9030.39 | Recording electrical meters | 18% |
| 9030.10 | Radiation detectors | 15% |
| 9030.89 | Electrical test instruments | 14% |
| 9030.40 | Telecommunications test equipment | 9.8% |
| 9030.90 | Radiation detection parts | 5.5% |
| 9030.31 | Digital multimeters | 4.9% |
| 9030.32 | Recording multimeters | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9030.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $71.60 per kg, 74% below the world average of $277.96, 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 measuring instruments imports (HS 9030): 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 9030: Instruments, apparatus for measuring, checking electrical quantities not meters of heading no. 9028; instruments, apparatus for measuring or detecting alpha, beta, gamma, x-ray, cosmic and other radiations.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical measuring instruments imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported electrical measuring instruments worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical measuring instruments to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 159% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical measuring instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $71.60 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $277.96 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 measuring instruments to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 127%. The peak was 2023 at $6.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical measuring instruments?
The HS code for electrical measuring instruments is heading 9030. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9030.33 (26% of the value) and 9030.39 (18%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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