Mineral crushing and grinding machines imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported mineral crushing and grinding machines worth $27.3 million (7.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 64% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $80.5 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 | $27.3M | 7.0K t |
| 2023 | $75.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $80.5M | 15.2K t |
| 2021 | $37.8M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $44.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $43.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $25.4M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 1.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports mineral crushing and grinding machines from
China alone supplied 90% of it.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 41% below the world average of $6.56, 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 mineral crushing and grinding machines imports (HS 8474.20): 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 8474.20: Machines: for crushing or grinding earth, stone, ores or other mineral substances.
Common questions
What is the value of mineral crushing and grinding machines imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported mineral crushing and grinding machines worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 64% on 2023.
Which countries supply mineral crushing and grinding machines to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 90% of the value ($24.6 million), followed by South Africa (5%) and Zambia (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 487% on the year.
What is the average import price of mineral crushing and grinding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $6.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of mineral crushing and grinding machines to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, an increase of 221%. The peak was 2022 at $80.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for mineral crushing and grinding machines?
The HS code for mineral crushing and grinding machines is subheading 8474.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8474 page.
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