Food processing machinery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported food processing machinery worth $21.6 million (995 tonnes). That is 140% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $21.6M | 995 t |
| 2023 | $9.0M | 581 t |
| 2022 | $9.7M | 762 t |
| 2021 | $8.0M | 464 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 350 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 551 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 300 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 283 t |
Where the DR Congo imports food processing machinery from
Most of the value came from Italy (22%), France (18%), Belgium (16%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.9M | 22% |
| France | $3.8M | 18% |
| Belgium | $3.4M | 16% |
| Burkina Faso | $2.3M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 10% |
| China | $1.3M | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 5.5% |
| India | $411K | 1.9% |
| Kenya | $263K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.80 | Food and beverage processing machinery (other) | 34% |
| 8438.40 | Brewery equipment and machinery | 26% |
| 8438.90 | Food processing machinery parts | 20% |
| 8438.10 | Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery | 14% |
| 8438.50 | Meat and poultry processing machinery | 2.4% |
| 8438.20 | Confectionery and chocolate machinery | 2.4% |
| 8438.60 | Fruit and vegetable processing machinery | 0.6% |
| 8438.30 | Sugar manufacturing machinery | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.74 per kg, close to the world average of $26.89.
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 food processing machinery imports (HS 8438): 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: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported food processing machinery worth $21.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 995 tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 140% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to the DR Congo?
Italy was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by France (18%) and Belgium (16%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.74 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $26.89 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of food processing machinery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $21.6 million in 2024, an increase of 358%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8438.80 (34% of the value) and 8438.40 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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