Heat treatment machinery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported heat treatment machinery worth $34.8 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 54% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $76.1 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 | $34.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $76.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $39.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $22.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2019 | $27.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.8M | 3.3K t |
| 2017 | $9.7M | 1.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports heat treatment machinery from
China alone supplied 69% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $23.9M | 69% |
| South Africa | $4.0M | 11% |
| India | $2.1M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| United States | $678K | 2% |
| Italy | $602K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $573K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $349K | 1% |
| France | $296K | 0.9% |
| Tanzania | $251K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8419
| 8419.50 | Industrial heat exchangers | 37% |
| 8419.89 | Heat treatment machinery (other) | 21% |
| 8419.39 | Industrial dryers (other) | 14% |
| 8419.90 | Heat treatment equipment parts | 11% |
| 8419.81 | Food preparation equipment | 4.7% |
| 8419.60 | Gas liquefaction equipment | 4.6% |
| 8419.40 | Distillation and rectification equipment | 3.4% |
| 8419.19 | Non-electric water heaters | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8419.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.82 per kg, 51% below the world average of $18.05, 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 heat treatment machinery imports (HS 8419): 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: Machinery, plant (not domestic), or laboratory equipment; electrically heated or not, (excluding items in 85.14) for the treatment of materials by a process involving change of temperature; including instantaneous or non electric storage water heaters.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported heat treatment machinery worth $34.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 94th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 54% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($23.9 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 350% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.82 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $18.05 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 machinery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.7 million in 2017 to $34.8 million in 2024, an increase of 259%. The peak was 2023 at $76.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery is heading 8419. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8419.50 (37% of the value) and 8419.89 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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