Heat treatment equipment parts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.7 million of heat treatment equipment parts in 2024 (222 tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.9 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 | $3.7M | 222 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 670 t |
| 2022 | $4.6M | 649 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 577 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 606 t |
| 2018 | $6.4M | 935 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 196 t |
Where the DR Congo imports heat treatment equipment parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 59% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 31% |
| Sweden | $103K | 2.8% |
| Zambia | $78K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $53K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $50K | 1.4% |
| India | $38K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $18K | 0.5% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.50 per kg, close to the world average of $14.40.
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 heat treatment equipment parts imports (HS 8419.90): 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 8419.90: Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: parts of equipment for treating materials by a process involving a change of temperature.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment equipment parts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported heat treatment equipment parts worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 222 tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment equipment parts to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and Sweden (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 635% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.50 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $14.40 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat treatment equipment parts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment equipment parts?
The HS code for heat treatment equipment parts is subheading 8419.90. 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 8419 page.
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