Portable air compressors imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.1 million of portable air compressors in 2024 (192 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $2.1M | 192 t |
| 2023 | $2.0M | 220 t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 150 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 104 t |
| 2020 | $759K | 64 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 244 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 100 t |
| 2017 | $730K | 69 t |
Where the DR Congo imports portable air compressors from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), Zambia (25%), South Africa (24%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.01 per kg, close to the world average of $9.90.
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 portable air compressors imports (HS 8414.40): 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 8414.40: Compressors: air compressors mounted on a wheeled chassis for towing.
Common questions
What is the value of portable air compressors imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported portable air compressors worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 192 tonnes. That ranks it 79th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable air compressors to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($554 thousand), followed by Zambia (25%) and South Africa (24%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable air compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.01 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $9.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of portable air compressors to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $730 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable air compressors?
The HS code for portable air compressors is subheading 8414.40. 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 8414 page.
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