Medical syringes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported medical syringes worth $3.6 million (871 tonnes). That is 51% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.4 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 | $3.6M | 871 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $6.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.0M | 895 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 862 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 453 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 535 t |
Where the DR Congo imports medical syringes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 56% |
| Indonesia | $999K | 28% |
| India | $296K | 8.2% |
| Spain | $230K | 6.4% |
| Kenya | $48K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.5% |
| Germany | $12K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $4K | 0.1% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.16 per kg, 80% below the world average of $20.69, 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 medical syringes imports (HS 9018.31): 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 9018.31: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needles.
Common questions
What is the value of medical syringes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported medical syringes worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 871 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical syringes to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Indonesia (28%) and India (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical syringes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.16 per kg in 2024, 80% below the world average of $20.69 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical syringes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 77%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical syringes?
The HS code for medical syringes is subheading 9018.31. 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 9018 page.
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