Oil transformers medium imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $7.2 million of oil transformers medium in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 50% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $14.6 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 | $7.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $14.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $13.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 388 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 608 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 475 t |
Where the DR Congo imports oil transformers medium from
China alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 54% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 19% |
| Egypt | $830K | 12% |
| India | $366K | 5.1% |
| France | $247K | 3.4% |
| Brazil | $234K | 3.2% |
| Turkey | $168K | 2.3% |
| Morocco | $123K | 1.7% |
| Angola | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.70 per kg, close to the world average of $7.83.
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 transformers medium imports (HS 8504.22): 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 8504.22: Electrical transformers: liquid dielectric, having a power handling capacity exceeding 650kVA but not exceeding 10,000kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of oil transformers medium imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported oil transformers medium worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply oil transformers medium to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by South Africa (19%) and Egypt (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 297% on the year.
What is the average import price of oil transformers medium per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.70 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $7.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of oil transformers medium to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2023 at $14.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for oil transformers medium?
The HS code for oil transformers medium is subheading 8504.22. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8504 page.
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