Flow meters imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported flow meters worth $16.1 million (165 tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $16.1M | 165 t |
| 2023 | $14.7M | 163 t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 148 t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 91 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 73 t |
| 2019 | $7.6M | 60 t |
| 2018 | $12.4M | 85 t |
| 2017 | $7.3M | 54 t |
Where the DR Congo imports flow meters from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.2M | 70% |
| South Africa | $3.4M | 21% |
| Germany | $435K | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $167K | 1% |
| Belgium | $162K | 1% |
| France | $150K | 0.9% |
| India | $128K | 0.8% |
| Canada | $82K | 0.5% |
| United States | $65K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $97.44 per kg, close to the world average of $102.34.
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 flow meters imports (HS 9026.10): 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 9026.10: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking the flow or level of liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of flow meters imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported flow meters worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 165 tonnes. That ranks it 60th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply flow meters to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($11.2 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 161% on the year.
What is the average import price of flow meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $97.44 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $102.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flow meters to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.3 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 121%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for flow meters?
The HS code for flow meters is subheading 9026.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9026 page.
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