Gas and liquid meters imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas and liquid meters by the DR Congo reached $2.4 million in 2024 (10 tonnes). Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.7 million.
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 | $2.4M | 10 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 14 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 17 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 13 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 8 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 15 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 14 t |
Where the DR Congo imports gas and liquid meters from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (40%), China (35%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+565% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $971K | 40% |
| China | $837K | 35% |
| France | $162K | 6.7% |
| Finland | $90K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $82K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $72K | 3% |
| Denmark | $68K | 2.8% |
| Zambia | $43K | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $36K | 1.5% |
| India | $12K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $231.18 per kg, 66% above the world average of $138.98. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 gas and liquid meters imports (HS 9026.80): 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 9026.80: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking variables of liquids or gases (excluding pressure or the flow and level of liquids and those of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 and 9032).
Common questions
What is the value of gas and liquid meters imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported gas and liquid meters worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas and liquid meters to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($971 thousand), followed by China (35%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 565% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas and liquid meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $231.18 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $138.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas and liquid meters to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2018 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas and liquid meters?
The HS code for gas and liquid meters is subheading 9026.80. 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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