Medical furniture imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical furniture by the DR Congo reached $3.0 million in 2024 (354 tonnes). Value fell 71% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.2 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 | $3.0M | 354 t |
| 2023 | $10.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $3.0M | 435 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 320 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 470 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 294 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 211 t |
| 2017 | $594K | 131 t |
Where the DR Congo imports medical furniture from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+206% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 59% |
| Belgium | $339K | 11% |
| South Africa | $259K | 8.7% |
| Japan | $176K | 5.9% |
| France | $170K | 5.7% |
| Turkey | $110K | 3.7% |
| Kenya | $41K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $34K | 1.2% |
| India | $31K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 1% |
Product types under HS 9402
| 9402.90 | Furniture: for medical, surgical, veterinary use (e.g. operating tables, examination tables, hospital beds with mechanical fittings) and parts thereof | 97% |
| 9402.10 | Dental chair | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9402.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.42 per kg, 40% below the world average of $14.02, 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 medical furniture imports (HS 9402): 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 9402: Furniture; medical, surgical, dental or veterinary (e.g. operating tables, hospital beds, dentists' chairs) barbers' chairs; parts.
Common questions
What is the value of medical furniture imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported medical furniture worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 354 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 71% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical furniture to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Belgium (11%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 292% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical furniture per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.42 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $14.02 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of medical furniture to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $594 thousand in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 402%. The peak was 2023 at $10.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical furniture?
The HS code for medical furniture is heading 9402. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9402.90 (97% of the value) and 9402.10 (3%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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