Monitor imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of monitor by the DR Congo reached $43.6 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). That is 24% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $69.7 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 | $43.6M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $57.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $69.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $38.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $40.2M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $44.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $34.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 466 t |
Where the DR Congo imports monitor from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $38.6M | 88% |
| Egypt | $1.5M | 3.5% |
| Indonesia | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $635K | 1.5% |
| South Africa | $514K | 1.2% |
| France | $286K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $236K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $192K | 0.4% |
| Denmark | $153K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $152K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8528
| 8528.72 | Color television sets | 85% |
| 8528.71 | Television receivers without screen | 9.4% |
| 8528.59 | Flat panel displays (other) | 2.9% |
| 8528.52 | Computer monitors | 2.4% |
| 8528.69 | Projectors (other) | 0.3% |
| 8528.49 | CRT monitors (other) | 0.2% |
| 8528.73 | Monochrome television sets | 0.2% |
| 8528.62 | Computer projectors | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8528.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.34 per kg, 43% below the world average of $28.54, 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 monitor imports (HS 8528): 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 8528: Monitors and projectors, not incorporating television reception apparatus; reception apparatus for television, whether or not incorporating radio-broadcast receivers or sound or video recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of monitor imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported monitor worth $43.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply monitor to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($38.6 million), followed by Egypt (3%) and Indonesia (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average import price of monitor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.34 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $28.54 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of monitor to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $43.6 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2022 at $69.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $43.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for monitor?
The HS code for monitor is heading 8528. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8528.72 (84% of the value) and 8528.71 (9%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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