Liquid filtration machinery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $21.0 million of liquid filtration machinery in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $21.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $24.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $26.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $13.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $15.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $16.5M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $10.2M | 1.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports liquid filtration machinery from
China alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+81% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.4M | 78% |
| South Africa | $3.4M | 16% |
| Brazil | $250K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $235K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $173K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $97K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $95K | 0.5% |
| India | $78K | 0.4% |
| Australia | $61K | 0.3% |
| Finland | $59K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.04 per kg, 63% below the world average of $24.66, 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 liquid filtration machinery imports (HS 8421.29): 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 8421.29: Machinery: for filtering or purifying liquids, n.e.c. in item no. 8421.2.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid filtration machinery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported liquid filtration machinery worth $21.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid filtration machinery to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($16.4 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and Brazil (1%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Australia grew fastest among the top ten, up 744% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid filtration machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.04 per kg in 2024, 63% below the world average of $24.66 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of liquid filtration machinery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.2 million in 2017 to $21.0 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2022 at $26.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid filtration machinery?
The HS code for liquid filtration machinery is subheading 8421.29. 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 8421 page.
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