Industrial boilers imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $9.9 million of industrial boilers in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $9.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 758 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 851 t |
Where the DR Congo imports industrial boilers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.3M | 74% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $509K | 5.2% |
| India | $358K | 3.6% |
| Belgium | $239K | 2.4% |
| Malaysia | $148K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $101K | 1% |
| France | $68K | 0.7% |
| South Africa | $32K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $31K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8402
| 8402.19 | Vapor generating boilers (other) | 38% |
| 8402.90 | Steam boiler parts | 36% |
| 8402.12 | Water-tube boilers (small-medium) | 20% |
| 8402.11 | Water-tube boilers (high capacity) | 5.7% |
| 8402.20 | Superheated water boilers | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.11 per kg, close to the world average of $7.49.
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 industrial boilers imports (HS 8402): 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 8402: Boilers; steam or other vapour generating (other than central heating hot water boilers, capable also of producing low pressure steam), super heated water boilers.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial boilers imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported industrial boilers worth $9.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 71st of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial boilers to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by Germany (11%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 830% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial boilers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.11 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $7.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial boilers to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $9.9 million in 2024, an increase of 222%. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial boilers?
The HS code for industrial boilers is heading 8402. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8402.19 (38% of the value) and 8402.90 (36%).
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