Liquid pump imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $178.5 million of liquid pump in 2024 (10.9 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $178.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $203.3M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $212.2M | 14.3K t |
| 2021 | $141.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $111.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2019 | $126.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $132.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $73.9M | 3.9K t |
Where the DR Congo imports liquid pump from
China alone supplied 50% of it. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $89.7M | 50% |
| South Africa | $65.6M | 37% |
| Zambia | $6.4M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 1.9% |
| France | $3.1M | 1.7% |
| United States | $2.3M | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $2.1M | 1.2% |
| India | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $702K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $672K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8413
| 8413.91 | Pump parts | 44% |
| 8413.70 | Centrifugal pumps | 30% |
| 8413.81 | Pumps (other types) | 6.7% |
| 8413.50 | Reciprocating displacement pumps | 5.8% |
| 8413.60 | Rotary displacement pumps | 4.7% |
| 8413.30 | Engine fuel and oil pumps | 3.3% |
| 8413.11 | Fuel dispenser pumps | 2.3% |
| 8413.92 | Liquid elevator parts | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8413.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.40 per kg, close to the world average of $18.21.
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 pump imports (HS 8413): 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 8413: Pumps; for liquids, whether or not fitted with measuring device, liquid elevators.
Common questions
What is the value of liquid pump imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported liquid pump worth $178.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 61st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply liquid pump to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($89.7 million), followed by South Africa (37%) and Zambia (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 606% on the year.
What is the average import price of liquid pump per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.40 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $18.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of liquid pump to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.9 million in 2017 to $178.5 million in 2024, an increase of 142%. The peak was 2022 at $212.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $147.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for liquid pump?
The HS code for liquid pump is heading 8413. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8413.91 (44% of the value) and 8413.70 (30%).
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