Manganese dioxide batteries imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manganese dioxide batteries by the DR Congo reached $22.3 million in 2024 (8.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 9% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $27.9 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 | $22.3M | 8.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $27.9M | 9.2K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2019 | $20.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $22.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $19.8M | 3.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports manganese dioxide batteries from
China alone supplied 99% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $22.0M | 99% |
| Hong Kong | $240K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $16K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $16K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $14K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $8K | 0% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
| Turkey | $4K | 0% |
| Angola | $1K | 0% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.64 per kg, 51% below the world average of $5.44, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo manganese dioxide batteries imports (HS 8506.10): 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 8506.10: Cells and batteries: primary, manganese dioxide.
Common questions
What is the value of manganese dioxide batteries imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported manganese dioxide batteries worth $22.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply manganese dioxide batteries to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by Hong Kong (1%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 680% on the year.
What is the average import price of manganese dioxide batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.64 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $5.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of manganese dioxide batteries to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.8 million in 2017 to $22.3 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2022 at $27.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for manganese dioxide batteries?
The HS code for manganese dioxide batteries is subheading 8506.10. 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 8506 page.
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