Electricity imports in the DR Congo: data and top supplier countries
The DR Congo imported $63.0 million of electricity in 2024. That is 31% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $90.6 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 | $63.0M | - |
| 2023 | $90.6M | - |
| 2022 | $90.4M | - |
| 2021 | $70.3M | - |
| 2020 | $58.9M | - |
| 2019 | $48.4M | - |
| 2018 | $45.0M | - |
| 2017 | $41.9M | - |
Where the DR Congo imports electricity from
Zambia alone supplied 94% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $59.0M | 94% |
| Mozambique | $3.7M | 5.9% |
| Uganda | $204K | 0.3% |
Electricity exports from the DR Congo
In 2024, the DR Congo exported electricity worth $12.4 million. Zimbabwe alone took 100% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zimbabwe | $12.4M | 100% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo electricity imports (HS 2716): 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 2716: Electrical energy.
Common questions
What is the value of electricity imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported electricity worth $63.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 77th of 114 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply electricity to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($59.0 million), followed by Mozambique (6%) and Uganda (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 17% on the year.
How have imports of electricity to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.9 million in 2017 to $63.0 million in 2024, an increase of 50%. The peak was 2023 at $90.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $63.6 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export electricity?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zimbabwe. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $50.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electricity?
The HS code for electricity is heading 2716. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2716.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2716 page.
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