Food processing machinery parts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food processing machinery parts by the DR Congo reached $4.3 million in 2024 (198 tonnes). That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $4.3M | 198 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 265 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 196 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 123 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 137 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 248 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 190 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 152 t |
Where the DR Congo imports food processing machinery parts from
Belgium alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+885% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $3.0M | 68% |
| Germany | $647K | 15% |
| South Africa | $213K | 4.9% |
| Brazil | $147K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $74K | 1.7% |
| Pakistan | $69K | 1.6% |
| China | $61K | 1.4% |
| Australia | $57K | 1.3% |
| France | $40K | 0.9% |
| India | $28K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.88 per kg, close to the world average of $26.28.
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 parts imports (HS 8438.90): 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 8438.90: Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery parts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported food processing machinery parts worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 198 tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery parts to the DR Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by Germany (15%) and South Africa (5%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 885% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.88 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $26.28 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 parts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery parts?
The HS code for food processing machinery parts is subheading 8438.90. 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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