Non-petroleum lubricant imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $4.6 million of non-petroleum lubricant in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That is 42% 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 $8.0 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 | $4.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 495 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 584 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 564 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 582 t |
Where the DR Congo imports non-petroleum lubricant from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (35%), Zambia (21%), Kenya (21%). Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+394% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 35% |
| Zambia | $973K | 21% |
| Kenya | $966K | 21% |
| China | $567K | 12% |
| Belgium | $130K | 2.8% |
| United States | $95K | 2.1% |
| France | $92K | 2% |
| India | $81K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $43K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $27K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.00 per kg, 48% below the world average of $5.82, 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 non-petroleum lubricant imports (HS 3403.99): 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 3403.99: Lubricating preparations: other than for the treatment of textile and similar materials, not containing petroleum oils or oils obtained from bituminous minerals.
Common questions
What is the value of non-petroleum lubricant imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported non-petroleum lubricant worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-petroleum lubricant to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Zambia (21%) and Kenya (21%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 394% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-petroleum lubricant per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.00 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $5.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of non-petroleum lubricant to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2023 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for non-petroleum lubricant?
The HS code for non-petroleum lubricant is subheading 3403.99. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3403 page.
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