Evaporative air coolers imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of evaporative air coolers by the DR Congo reached $7.1 million in 2024 (918 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 659% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 126% 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 | $7.1M | 918 t |
| 2023 | $941K | 57 t |
| 2022 | $1.1M | 137 t |
| 2021 | $480K | 58 t |
| 2020 | $643K | 43 t |
| 2019 | $304K | 24 t |
| 2018 | $155K | 8 t |
| 2017 | $24K | 2 t |
Where the DR Congo imports evaporative air coolers from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 94% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.7M | 94% |
| China | $414K | 5.8% |
| India | $12K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.78 per kg, close to the world average of $7.05.
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 evaporative air coolers imports (HS 8479.60): 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 8479.60: Machinery and mechanical appliances: evaporative air coolers.
Common questions
What is the value of evaporative air coolers imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported evaporative air coolers worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 918 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 659% on 2023.
Which countries supply evaporative air coolers to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 94% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by China (6%) and India (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of evaporative air coolers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.78 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $7.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of evaporative air coolers to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24 thousand in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024. 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 evaporative air coolers?
The HS code for evaporative air coolers is subheading 8479.60. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
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