Industrial furnace imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported industrial furnace worth $11.5 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). That is 19% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $50.4 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 | $11.5M | 4.8K t |
| 2023 | $9.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $50.4M | 13.0K t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 679 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 224 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 214 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 420 t |
Where the DR Congo imports industrial furnace from
China alone supplied 89% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+530% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 89% |
| United Kingdom | $557K | 4.9% |
| Italy | $372K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $144K | 1.3% |
| India | $97K | 0.9% |
| United States | $60K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $44K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $8K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8417
| 8417.10 | Metal melting furnaces | 58% |
| 8417.90 | Non-electric furnace parts | 28% |
| 8417.80 | Industrial furnaces and incinerators | 10% |
| 8417.20 | Bakery ovens | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8417.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.41 per kg, 73% below the world average of $8.89, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo industrial furnace imports (HS 8417): 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 8417: Furnaces and ovens; industrial or laboratory, including incinerators, non-electric.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial furnace imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported industrial furnace worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial furnace to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 89% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by the United Kingdom (5%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 530% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial furnace per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.41 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $8.89 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial furnace to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 480%. The peak was 2022 at $50.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial furnace?
The HS code for industrial furnace is heading 8417. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8417.10 (58% of the value) and 8417.90 (28%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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