Pipe and boiler control valves imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pipe and boiler control valves by the DR Congo reached $56.9 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $73.7 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 | $56.9M | 3.4K t |
| 2023 | $63.0M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $73.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $44.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2020 | $35.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $52.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $42.1M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $28.2M | 1.5K t |
Where the DR Congo imports pipe and boiler control valves from
China alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $40.1M | 71% |
| South Africa | $10.1M | 18% |
| India | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $796K | 1.4% |
| Zambia | $663K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $490K | 0.9% |
| France | $330K | 0.6% |
| United States | $275K | 0.5% |
| Finland | $180K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.55 per kg, 27% below the world average of $22.62, 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 pipe and boiler control valves imports (HS 8481.80): 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 8481.80: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of pipe and boiler control valves imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported pipe and boiler control valves worth $56.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply pipe and boiler control valves to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($40.1 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 76% on the year.
What is the average import price of pipe and boiler control valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.55 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $22.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pipe and boiler control valves to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.2 million in 2017 to $56.9 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2022 at $73.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for pipe and boiler control valves?
The HS code for pipe and boiler control valves is subheading 8481.80. 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 8481 page.
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