Graders and levellers imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $9.8 million of graders and levellers in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 43% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.3 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 | $9.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $17.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $13.8M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 834 t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 407 t |
Where the DR Congo imports graders and levellers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 70% |
| Uganda | $1.1M | 12% |
| United States | $664K | 6.7% |
| South Africa | $474K | 4.8% |
| Kenya | $323K | 3.3% |
| Zambia | $188K | 1.9% |
| Tanzania | $106K | 1.1% |
| Angola | $62K | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $31K | 0.3% |
| India | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.37 per kg, 27% below the world average of $7.34, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo graders and levellers imports (HS 8429.20): 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 8429.20: Graders and levellers.
Common questions
What is the value of graders and levellers imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported graders and levellers worth $9.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply graders and levellers to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.9 million), followed by Uganda (12%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 229% on the year.
What is the average import price of graders and levellers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.37 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $7.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of graders and levellers to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $9.8 million in 2024, an increase of 333%. The peak was 2023 at $17.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for graders and levellers?
The HS code for graders and levellers is subheading 8429.20. 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 8429 page.
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