Flashlight imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported flashlight worth $10.2 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 26% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.9 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 | $10.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 605 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 502 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 134 t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 158 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 63 t |
Where the DR Congo imports flashlight from
China alone supplied 93% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.5M | 93% |
| South Africa | $552K | 5.4% |
| Uganda | $82K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $26K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $23K | 0.2% |
| India | $10K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.1% |
| France | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $4K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8513
| 8513.10 | Lamps: portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512) | 100% |
| 8513.90 | Flashlight parts | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.47 per kg, 64% below the world average of $15.05, 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 flashlight imports (HS 8513): 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 8513: Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (e.g. dry batteries, accumulators, magnetos), excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512.
Common questions
What is the value of flashlight imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported flashlight worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply flashlight to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($9.5 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and Uganda (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 782% on the year.
What is the average import price of flashlight per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.47 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $15.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of flashlight to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, an increase of 243%. The peak was 2023 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flashlight?
The HS code for flashlight is heading 8513. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8513.10 (100% of the value) and 8513.90 (0%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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