Generator imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of generator by the DR Congo reached $126.1 million in 2024 (11.6 thousand tonnes). That is 34% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 39% 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 | $126.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2023 | $93.7M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $84.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $47.0M | 6.0K t |
| 2020 | $22.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $37.7M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $35.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.7M | 1.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports generator from
China alone supplied 86% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+115% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $107.9M | 86% |
| Italy | $6.7M | 5.3% |
| India | $4.0M | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $1.7M | 1.4% |
| Belgium | $566K | 0.5% |
| Malaysia | $491K | 0.4% |
| Uganda | $456K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $279K | 0.2% |
| France | $222K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.13 | Diesel generator sets large | 74% |
| 8502.11 | Diesel generator sets small | 12% |
| 8502.12 | Diesel generator sets medium | 6.1% |
| 8502.20 | Petrol generator sets | 5% |
| 8502.39 | Renewable energy generator sets | 3.3% |
| 8502.40 | Rotary converters | 0.1% |
| 8502.31 | Wind powered generator sets | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.83 per kg, close to the world average of $10.49.
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 generator imports (HS 8502): 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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported generator worth $126.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($107.9 million), followed by Italy (5%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 228% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of generator to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.7 million in 2017 to $126.1 million in 2024, an increase of 890%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $57.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8502.13 (74% of the value) and 8502.11 (12%).
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