Gasket imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported gasket worth $7.9 million (202 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.9M | 202 t |
| 2023 | $8.4M | 194 t |
| 2022 | $8.8M | 377 t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 122 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 149 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 129 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 163 t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 104 t |
Where the DR Congo imports gasket from
Most of the value came from China (49%), South Africa (28%), Zambia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 49% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 28% |
| Zambia | $651K | 8.2% |
| Belgium | $422K | 5.3% |
| Togo | $191K | 2.4% |
| France | $103K | 1.3% |
| India | $91K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $82K | 1% |
| United States | $70K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $57K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8484
| 8484.20 | Mechanical seals | 54% |
| 8484.90 | Gasket assortment kits | 24% |
| 8484.10 | Metal gasket joints | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8484.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.28 per kg, close to the world average of $48.77.
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 gasket imports (HS 8484): 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 8484: Gaskets and similar joints of metal sheeting combined with other material or of two or more layers of metal; sets or assortments of gaskets and similar joints, dissimilar in composition, put up in pouches, envelopes or similar packings; mechanical seals.
Common questions
What is the value of gasket imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported gasket worth $7.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 202 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply gasket to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Zambia (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 117% on the year.
What is the average import price of gasket per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.28 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $48.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gasket to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $7.9 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2022 at $8.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gasket?
The HS code for gasket is heading 8484. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8484.20 (54% of the value) and 8484.90 (23%).
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