Low voltage switch imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported low voltage switch worth $34.0 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.9 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 | $34.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $42.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $40.9M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $29.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $21.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $17.8M | 1.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports low voltage switch from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.8M | 55% |
| South Africa | $6.8M | 20% |
| Belgium | $2.3M | 6.8% |
| India | $1.1M | 3.4% |
| France | $1.0M | 3% |
| Turkey | $692K | 2% |
| Italy | $680K | 2% |
| Morocco | $513K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $503K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $454K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8536
| 8536.69 | Plugs and sockets | 22% |
| 8536.50 | Electrical switches | 18% |
| 8536.20 | Circuit breakers | 18% |
| 8536.90 | Electrical switching apparatus (other) | 17% |
| 8536.30 | Circuit protection devices | 9.5% |
| 8536.49 | Relays (higher voltage) | 5.6% |
| 8536.61 | Lamp holders | 3.9% |
| 8536.10 | Low voltage fuses | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8536.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.06 per kg, 67% below the world average of $37.06, 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 low voltage switch imports (HS 8536): 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 8536: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts; connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of low voltage switch imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported low voltage switch worth $34.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 104th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply low voltage switch to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($18.8 million), followed by South Africa (20%) and Belgium (7%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of low voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.06 per kg in 2024, 67% below the world average of $37.06 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of low voltage switch to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.8 million in 2017 to $34.0 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $42.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for low voltage switch?
The HS code for low voltage switch is heading 8536. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8536.69 (22% of the value) and 8536.50 (18%).
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