Lead-acid starter batteries imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $9.4 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Value fell 14% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% 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 | $9.4M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $11.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2020 | $9.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 1.6K t |
Where the DR Congo imports lead-acid starter batteries from
China alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 70% |
| South Africa | $929K | 9.8% |
| Kenya | $622K | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $548K | 5.8% |
| Turkey | $240K | 2.5% |
| India | $143K | 1.5% |
| France | $141K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $104K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $82K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $8K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.11 per kg, 27% below the world average of $2.91, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo lead-acid starter batteries imports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported lead-acid starter batteries worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid starter batteries to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and Kenya (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 130% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.11 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $2.91 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lead-acid starter batteries to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 117%. The peak was 2022 at $11.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. 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 8507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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