Material property analyzers imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $6.8 million of material property analyzers in 2024 (80 tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $6.8M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 22 t |
| 2022 | $4.8M | 26 t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 16 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 16 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 18 t |
| 2018 | $3.9M | 17 t |
| 2017 | $7.2M | 58 t |
Where the DR Congo imports material property analyzers from
China alone supplied 56% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+39% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.8M | 56% |
| South Africa | $1.9M | 28% |
| United States | $277K | 4.1% |
| France | $271K | 4% |
| Germany | $213K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $111K | 1.6% |
| India | $98K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $82K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $20K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $17K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $84.95 per kg, 62% below the world average of $224.57, 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 material property analyzers imports (HS 9027.80): 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 9027.80: Instruments and apparatus: for physical or chemical analysis, for measuring or checking viscosity, porosity, expansion, surface tension or quantities of heat, sound or light, n.e.c. in heading no. 9027.
Common questions
What is the value of material property analyzers imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported material property analyzers worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply material property analyzers to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($3.8 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of material property analyzers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $84.95 per kg in 2024, 62% below the world average of $224.57 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of material property analyzers to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.2 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for material property analyzers?
The HS code for material property analyzers is subheading 9027.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9027 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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