Electronics parts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electronics parts by the DR Congo reached $5.1 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 30% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.3 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 | $5.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 626 t |
Where the DR Congo imports electronics parts from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.5M | 70% |
| Belgium | $929K | 18% |
| South Africa | $267K | 5.3% |
| United States | $126K | 2.5% |
| India | $90K | 1.8% |
| France | $54K | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $24K | 0.5% |
| Denmark | $11K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.2% |
| Finland | $5K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8529
| 8529.10 | Aerials and antenna | 67% |
| 8529.90 | Reception and transmission apparatus: for use with the apparatus of heading no. 8525 to 8528, excluding aerials and aerial reflectors | 33% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8529.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.32 per kg, 95% below the world average of $66.52, 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 electronics parts imports (HS 8529): 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 8529: Transmission apparatus; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the apparatus of heading no. 8524 to 8528.
Common questions
What is the value of electronics parts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported electronics parts worth $5.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 99th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply electronics parts to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Belgium (18%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 24 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of electronics parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.32 per kg in 2024, 95% below the world average of $66.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electronics parts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $5.1 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2022 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for electronics parts?
The HS code for electronics parts is heading 8529. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8529.10 (67% of the value) and 8529.90 (33%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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