Grinding stones imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.5 million of grinding stones in 2024 (766 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.5M | 766 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 753 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 743 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 567 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 567 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 464 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 424 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 365 t |
Where the DR Congo imports grinding stones from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+611% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 55% |
| South Africa | $749K | 22% |
| Switzerland | $263K | 7.5% |
| India | $122K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $117K | 3.4% |
| Uganda | $108K | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $55K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $48K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $23K | 0.7% |
| United States | $19K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 6804
| 6804.22 | Abrasive grinding wheels | 67% |
| 6804.21 | Diamond grinding wheels | 26% |
| 6804.30 | Hand sharpening stones | 3% |
| 6804.10 | Millstones and grindstones | 3% |
| 6804.23 | Natural stone grinding wheels | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6804.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.55 per kg, 39% below the world average of $7.49, 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 grinding stones imports (HS 6804): 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 6804: Millstones, grindstones, grinding wheels, etc without frameworks, for grinding, sharpening, polishing, etc and parts thereof, natural stone, agglomerated natural or artificial abrasives or of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of grinding stones imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported grinding stones worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 766 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply grinding stones to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and Switzerland (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 611% on the year.
What is the average import price of grinding stones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.55 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of grinding stones to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for grinding stones?
The HS code for grinding stones is heading 6804. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6804.22 (67% of the value) and 6804.21 (26%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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