Plugs and sockets imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported plugs and sockets worth $7.5 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $7.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 976 t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 783 t |
| 2021 | $4.5M | 552 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 502 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 537 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 364 t |
| 2017 | $2.8M | 335 t |
Where the DR Congo imports plugs and sockets from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Morocco grew fastest (+506% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.7M | 76% |
| Morocco | $511K | 6.8% |
| South Africa | $506K | 6.8% |
| India | $227K | 3% |
| Belgium | $171K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $119K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $90K | 1.2% |
| France | $68K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $41K | 0.6% |
| Angola | $14K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.91 per kg, 81% below the world average of $36.14, 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 plugs and sockets imports (HS 8536.69): 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 8536.69: Electrical apparatus: plugs and sockets, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of plugs and sockets imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported plugs and sockets worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply plugs and sockets to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($5.7 million), followed by Morocco (7%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 506% on the year.
What is the average import price of plugs and sockets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.91 per kg in 2024, 81% below the world average of $36.14 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plugs and sockets to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.8 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 171%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for plugs and sockets?
The HS code for plugs and sockets is subheading 8536.69. 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 8536 page.
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