Lithium-ion batteries imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported lithium-ion batteries worth $29.1 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 34% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 43% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $43.8 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 | $29.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $43.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $15.1M | 693 t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 450 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 495 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 45 t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 130 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 34 t |
Where the DR Congo imports lithium-ion batteries from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.5M | 91% |
| South Africa | $886K | 3% |
| India | $513K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $430K | 1.5% |
| Hong Kong | $254K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $156K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $126K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $59K | 0.2% |
| United States | $49K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $35K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.00 per kg, 53% below the world average of $31.77, 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 lithium-ion batteries imports (HS 8507.60): 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 8507.60: Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lithium-ion batteries imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported lithium-ion batteries worth $29.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 76th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium-ion batteries to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($26.5 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 494% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium-ion batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.00 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $31.77 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithium-ion batteries to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $29.1 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $43.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium-ion batteries?
The HS code for lithium-ion batteries is subheading 8507.60. 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.
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