High power three-phase motors imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high power three-phase motors by the DR Congo reached $6.4 million in 2024 (700 tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $12.6 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 | $6.4M | 700 t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 982 t |
| 2022 | $12.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $7.1M | 737 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 494 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 341 t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 244 t |
Where the DR Congo imports high power three-phase motors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+260% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.1M | 63% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 22% |
| Brazil | $318K | 4.9% |
| United States | $161K | 2.5% |
| Belgium | $118K | 1.8% |
| India | $113K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $103K | 1.6% |
| Turkey | $42K | 0.7% |
| France | $39K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.19 per kg, 32% below the world average of $13.59, 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 high power three-phase motors imports (HS 8501.53): 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 8501.53: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of high power three-phase motors imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported high power three-phase motors worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 700 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 195 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply high power three-phase motors to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($4.1 million), followed by South Africa (22%) and Brazil (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 260% on the year.
What is the average import price of high power three-phase motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.19 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $13.59 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high power three-phase motors to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, an increase of 148%. The peak was 2018 at $12.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high power three-phase motors?
The HS code for high power three-phase motors is subheading 8501.53. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8501 page.
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