Metal press imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.7 million of metal press in 2024 (597 tonnes). Value rose 48% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average.
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 | $2.7M | 597 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 412 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 660 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 262 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 325 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 548 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 217 t |
| 2017 | $892K | 80 t |
Where the DR Congo imports metal press from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Italy (32%), Turkey (10%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.3M | 46% |
| Italy | $875K | 32% |
| Turkey | $262K | 9.6% |
| South Africa | $107K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $95K | 3.5% |
| India | $79K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $47K | 1.7% |
| Zambia | $7K | 0.3% |
| France | $7K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8462
| 8462.91 | Hydraulic metal presses | 34% |
| 8462.29 | Manual bending and folding presses | 19% |
| 8462.21 | Numerical control bending presses | 14% |
| 8462.99 | Metal presses (non-hydraulic) | 13% |
| 8462.49 | Punching and notching presses | 9.2% |
| 8462.10 | Forging and stamping presses | 4.9% |
| 8462.39 | Manual shearing presses | 4.7% |
| 8462.31 | Numerical control shearing presses | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8462.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.60 per kg, 37% below the world average of $7.35, 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 metal press imports (HS 8462): 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 8462: Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported metal press worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 597 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal press to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.3 million), followed by Italy (32%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 931% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.60 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $7.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal press to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $892 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 208%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press?
The HS code for metal press is heading 8462. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8462.91 (34% of the value) and 8462.29 (18%).
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