Oil extraction and pressing machinery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of oil extraction and pressing machinery by the DR Congo reached $2.8 million in 2024 (177 tonnes). Value fell 60% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 47% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.0 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 | $2.8M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 263 t |
| 2021 | $449K | 38 t |
| 2020 | $621K | 54 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 604 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 121 t |
| 2017 | $186K | 8 t |
Where the DR Congo imports oil extraction and pressing machinery from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.9M | 68% |
| China | $457K | 16% |
| Italy | $293K | 10% |
| Malaysia | $83K | 3% |
| India | $50K | 1.8% |
| France | $15K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.80 per kg, close to the world average of $13.95.
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 extraction and pressing machinery imports (HS 8479.20): 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 8479.20: Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of oil extraction and pressing machinery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported oil extraction and pressing machinery worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 64th of 192 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil extraction and pressing machinery to the DR Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by China (16%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 266% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil extraction and pressing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.80 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $13.95 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 extraction and pressing machinery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $186 thousand in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery?
The HS code for oil extraction and pressing machinery is subheading 8479.20. 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 8479 page.
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