Gas turbine imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported gas turbine worth $7.4 million (84 tonnes). Value rose 131% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $22.6 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 | $7.4M | 84 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 17 t |
| 2022 | $920K | 6 t |
| 2021 | $3.4M | 11 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 64 t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 31 t |
| 2018 | $22.6M | 348 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 8 t |
Where the DR Congo imports gas turbine from
Italy alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $6.4M | 86% |
| Czech Republic | $620K | 8.4% |
| South Africa | $108K | 1.5% |
| Slovakia | $99K | 1.3% |
| France | $91K | 1.2% |
| United States | $40K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $30K | 0.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $20K | 0.3% |
| China | $20K | 0.3% |
| Malaysia | $6K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8411
| 8411.99 | Gas turbine parts | 89% |
| 8411.21 | Turboprops (small) | 9.8% |
| 8411.91 | Turbojet and turboprop parts | 1.4% |
| 8411.12 | Turbojets (high thrust) | 0.3% |
| 8411.82 | Industrial gas turbines (large) | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8411.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $88.30 per kg, 80% below the world average of $436.16, 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.
Gas turbine exports from the DR Congo
Exports of gas turbine by the DR Congo reached $559 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). Ukraine alone took 76% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $422K | 76% |
| Czech Republic | $120K | 21% |
| Singapore | $8K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $8K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $1K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo gas turbine imports (HS 8411): 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 8411: Turbo-jets, turbo-propellers and other gas turbines.
Common questions
What is the value of gas turbine imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported gas turbine worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 84 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 207 countries worldwide. The value was up 131% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas turbine to the DR Congo?
Italy was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($6.4 million), followed by the Czech Republic (8%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas turbine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $88.30 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $436.16 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 turbine to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. The peak was 2018 at $22.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export gas turbine?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $559 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, the Czech Republic and Singapore. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for gas turbine?
The HS code for gas turbine is heading 8411. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8411.99 (89% of the value) and 8411.21 (10%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the DR Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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