High voltage switch imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage switch by the DR Congo reached $9.3 million in 2024 (533 tonnes). Value fell 6% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% 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 | $9.3M | 533 t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 941 t |
| 2022 | $10.0M | 725 t |
| 2021 | $7.6M | 483 t |
| 2020 | $6.4M | 393 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 695 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 808 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 339 t |
Where the DR Congo imports high voltage switch from
China alone supplied 57% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.3M | 57% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 20% |
| France | $1.3M | 14% |
| Turkey | $200K | 2.1% |
| India | $198K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $193K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $111K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $51K | 0.5% |
| Lithuania | $44K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $26K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8535
| 8535.90 | High voltage apparatus (other) | 51% |
| 8535.21 | Medium voltage circuit breakers | 17% |
| 8535.30 | High voltage switches | 14% |
| 8535.29 | High voltage circuit breakers | 9.3% |
| 8535.40 | Lightning arresters and surge suppressors | 6.4% |
| 8535.10 | High voltage fuses | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8535.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.46 per kg, 37% below the world average of $27.55, 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 voltage switch imports (HS 8535): 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 8535: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage switch imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported high voltage switch worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 533 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage switch to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($5.3 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 667% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.46 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $27.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of high voltage switch to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2022 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage switch?
The HS code for high voltage switch is heading 8535. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8535.90 (51% of the value) and 8535.21 (17%).
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