Heat treatment machinery (other) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported heat treatment machinery (other) worth $7.4 million (948 tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.6 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 | $7.4M | 948 t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 426 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 461 t |
| 2019 | $13.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 542 t |
| 2017 | $967K | 135 t |
Where the DR Congo imports heat treatment machinery (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 63% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 15% |
| South Africa | $962K | 13% |
| France | $244K | 3.3% |
| India | $237K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $58K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $55K | 0.7% |
| Tanzania | $35K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $18K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $17K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.85 per kg, 65% below the world average of $22.61, 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 heat treatment machinery (other) imports (HS 8419.89): 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 8419.89: Machinery, plant and laboratory equipment: for treating materials by change of temperature, other than for making hot drinks or cooking or heating food.
Common questions
What is the value of heat treatment machinery (other) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported heat treatment machinery (other) worth $7.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 948 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat treatment machinery (other) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (15%) and South Africa (13%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat treatment machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.85 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $22.61 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat treatment machinery (other) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $967 thousand in 2017 to $7.4 million in 2024, an increase of 669%. The peak was 2023 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat treatment machinery (other)?
The HS code for heat treatment machinery (other) is subheading 8419.89. 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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