Gas analysis equipment imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas analysis equipment by the DR Congo reached $3.2 million in 2024 (24 tonnes). That is 50% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $3.2M | 24 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 16 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 9 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 4 t |
| 2020 | $840K | 7 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 4 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 4 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 4 t |
Where the DR Congo imports gas analysis equipment from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 68% |
| South Africa | $436K | 14% |
| Namibia | $223K | 6.9% |
| Burkina Faso | $151K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $56K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $56K | 1.8% |
| France | $40K | 1.2% |
| India | $20K | 0.6% |
| United States | $15K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $11K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $132.59 per kg, 34% below the world average of $200.21, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo gas analysis equipment imports (HS 9027.10): 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 9027.10: Instruments and apparatus: gas or smoke analysis apparatus, for physical or chemical analysis.
Common questions
What is the value of gas analysis equipment imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported gas analysis equipment worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24 tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas analysis equipment to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (14%) and Namibia (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 348% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas analysis equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $132.59 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $200.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas analysis equipment to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 191%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas analysis equipment?
The HS code for gas analysis equipment is subheading 9027.10. 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 9027 page.
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