Gas purification machinery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas purification machinery by the DR Congo reached $23.7 million in 2024 (3.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% 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 | $23.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $23.9M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 857 t |
Where the DR Congo imports gas purification machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.3M | 86% |
| South Africa | $1.7M | 7.3% |
| Namibia | $467K | 2% |
| United States | $295K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $219K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $175K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $160K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $84K | 0.4% |
| India | $52K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $42K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.12 per kg, 78% below the world average of $27.41, 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 purification machinery imports (HS 8421.39): 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 8421.39: Machinery: for filtering or purifying gases, other than intake air filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of gas purification machinery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported gas purification machinery worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas purification machinery to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($20.3 million), followed by South Africa (7%) and Namibia (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas purification machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.12 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $27.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gas purification machinery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 364%. The peak was 2023 at $23.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas purification machinery?
The HS code for gas purification machinery is subheading 8421.39. 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 8421 page.
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