Food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $7.4 million (216 tonnes). That is 339% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% 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 | $7.4M | 216 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 146 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 151 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $1.3M | 137 t |
| 2019 | $597K | 54 t |
| 2018 | $779K | 32 t |
| 2017 | $521K | 25 t |
Where the DR Congo imports food and beverage processing machinery (other) from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+124% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.3M | 58% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 30% |
| China | $326K | 4.4% |
| India | $310K | 4.2% |
| South Africa | $146K | 2% |
| Brazil | $40K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $26K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $20K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $15K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $34.36 per kg, close to the world average of $30.02.
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 food and beverage processing machinery (other) imports (HS 8438.80): 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 8438.80: Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438.
Common questions
What is the value of food and beverage processing machinery (other) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported food and beverage processing machinery (other) worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 216 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 339% on 2023.
Which countries supply food and beverage processing machinery (other) to the DR Congo?
Italy was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Switzerland (30%) and China (4%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 124% on the year.
What is the average import price of food and beverage processing machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $34.36 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $30.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food and beverage processing machinery (other) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $521 thousand in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other)?
The HS code for food and beverage processing machinery (other) is subheading 8438.80. 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 8438 page.
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