Portable computers imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of portable computers by the DR Congo reached $7.2 million in 2024 (51 tonnes). Value fell 59% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.7 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 | $7.2M | 51 t |
| 2023 | $17.7M | 178 t |
| 2022 | $17.3M | 147 t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 121 t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 98 t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 91 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 85 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 20 t |
Where the DR Congo imports portable computers from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Denmark (23%), Belgium (11%). Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+197% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 29% |
| Denmark | $1.7M | 23% |
| Belgium | $796K | 11% |
| South Africa | $748K | 10% |
| France | $685K | 9.5% |
| Uganda | $352K | 4.9% |
| United States | $338K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $225K | 3.1% |
| India | $64K | 0.9% |
| Hong Kong | $44K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $140.07 per kg, 50% below the world average of $279.80, 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.
Portable computers exports from the DR Congo
Exports of portable computers by the DR Congo reached $313 thousand in 2024 (1 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 83% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $259K | 83% |
| United States | $36K | 12% |
| France | $5K | 1.7% |
| South Africa | $4K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $3K | 0.8% |
| Angola | $2K | 0.5% |
| Nigeria | $1K | 0.4% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Australia | $1K | 0.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $1K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo portable computers imports (HS 8471.30): 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 8471.30: Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display.
Common questions
What is the value of portable computers imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported portable computers worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51 tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 224 countries worldwide. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply portable computers to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Denmark (23%) and Belgium (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 635% on the year.
What is the average import price of portable computers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $140.07 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $279.80 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 computers to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 109%. The peak was 2023 at $17.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export portable computers?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $313 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, the United States and France. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $6.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for portable computers?
The HS code for portable computers is subheading 8471.30. 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 8471 page.
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