Plastic molding machine imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $29.4 million of plastic molding machine in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Value rose 30% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $29.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $22.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $18.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 796 t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 975 t |
| 2018 | $9.4M | 294 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 144 t |
Where the DR Congo imports plastic molding machine from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (19%), Italy (19%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $5.6M | 19% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 19% |
| China | $5.5M | 19% |
| France | $3.1M | 10% |
| Belgium | $2.4M | 8.1% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| Finland | $1.5M | 5% |
| Luxembourg | $1.3M | 4.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| India | $819K | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 8477
| 8477.90 | Molding machine parts | 37% |
| 8477.10 | Injection molding machines | 27% |
| 8477.80 | Rubber and plastic working machinery | 15% |
| 8477.59 | Plastic molding machines (other types) | 8.9% |
| 8477.30 | Blow molding machines | 5.7% |
| 8477.20 | Plastic and rubber extruders | 4% |
| 8477.40 | Thermoforming and vacuum molding machines | 2.1% |
| 8477.51 | Tire molding and retreading machines | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8477.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.57 per kg, close to the world average of $13.91.
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 plastic molding machine imports (HS 8477): 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 8477: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic molding machine imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plastic molding machine worth $29.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic molding machine to the DR Congo?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Italy (19%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 464% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic molding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.57 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $13.91 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic molding machine to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $29.4 million in 2024, an increase of 642%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic molding machine?
The HS code for plastic molding machine is heading 8477. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8477.90 (37% of the value) and 8477.10 (27%).
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