Oil and fuel engine filters imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $11.7 million (735 tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $11.7M | 735 t |
| 2023 | $12.5M | 839 t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 671 t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 430 t |
| 2020 | $5.2M | 390 t |
| 2019 | $6.1M | 542 t |
| 2018 | $5.7M | 559 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 278 t |
Where the DR Congo imports oil and fuel engine filters from
Most of the value came from China (44%), South Africa (28%), Belgium (9%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 44% |
| South Africa | $3.2M | 28% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 8.6% |
| France | $999K | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $389K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $213K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $177K | 1.5% |
| India | $171K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $123K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $99K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.98 per kg, close to the world average of $14.77.
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 oil and fuel engine filters imports (HS 8421.23): 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 8421.23: Machinery: filtering or purifying machinery, oil or petrol filters for internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of oil and fuel engine filters imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported oil and fuel engine filters worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 735 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil and fuel engine filters to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by South Africa (28%) and Belgium (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 276% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil and fuel engine filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.98 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $14.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of oil and fuel engine filters to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. The peak was 2023 at $12.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil and fuel engine filters?
The HS code for oil and fuel engine filters is subheading 8421.23. 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 8421 page.
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