Industrial dryers (other) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial dryers (other) by the DR Congo reached $4.8 million in 2024 (709 tonnes). Value fell 65% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $13.6 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 | $4.8M | 709 t |
| 2023 | $13.6M | 762 t |
| 2022 | $12.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 367 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 519 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 366 t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 659 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 431 t |
Where the DR Congo imports industrial dryers (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 95% |
| Tanzania | $210K | 4.4% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.4% |
| India | $9K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $4K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.70 per kg, 63% below the world average of $17.91, 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 industrial dryers (other) imports (HS 8419.39): 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 8419.39: Dryers: for products n.e.c. in heading no. 8419, not used for domestic purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial dryers (other) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported industrial dryers (other) worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 709 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial dryers (other) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by Tanzania (4%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 489% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial dryers (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.70 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $17.91 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 dryers (other) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. The peak was 2023 at $13.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial dryers (other)?
The HS code for industrial dryers (other) is subheading 8419.39. 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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