Filling, sealing and labelling machines imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of filling, sealing and labelling machines by the DR Congo reached $14.3 million in 2024 (743 tonnes). Value fell 20% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $14.3M | 743 t |
| 2023 | $17.9M | 942 t |
| 2022 | $6.1M | 475 t |
| 2021 | $15.4M | 739 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 310 t |
| 2019 | $12.2M | 719 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 153 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 125 t |
Where the DR Congo imports filling, sealing and labelling machines from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), France (24%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 44% |
| France | $3.5M | 24% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 16% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 9.7% |
| India | $852K | 6% |
| Taiwan | $50K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $49K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $40K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $8K | 0.1% |
| Kenya | $5K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.26 per kg, 46% below the world average of $35.87, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo filling, sealing and labelling machines imports (HS 8422.30): 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 8422.30: Machinery: for filling, closing, sealing, capsuling or labelling bottles, cans, bags or other containers, machinery for aerating beverages.
Common questions
What is the value of filling, sealing and labelling machines imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported filling, sealing and labelling machines worth $14.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 743 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply filling, sealing and labelling machines to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by France (24%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of filling, sealing and labelling machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.26 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $35.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of filling, sealing and labelling machines to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $14.3 million in 2024, an increase of 390%. The peak was 2023 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for filling, sealing and labelling machines?
The HS code for filling, sealing and labelling machines is subheading 8422.30. 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 8422 page.
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