Power tool imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported power tool worth $8.8 million (912 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $8.8M | 912 t |
| 2023 | $8.9M | 832 t |
| 2022 | $10.1M | 862 t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 664 t |
| 2020 | $4.2M | 486 t |
| 2019 | $5.7M | 417 t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 191 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 146 t |
Where the DR Congo imports power tool from
China alone supplied 58% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+276% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 58% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 15% |
| Belgium | $685K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $318K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $313K | 3.6% |
| Uganda | $264K | 3% |
| France | $228K | 2.6% |
| India | $180K | 2.1% |
| Kenya | $161K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $119K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8467
| 8467.29 | Electric hand tools (other types) | 42% |
| 8467.21 | Electric hand drills | 15% |
| 8467.99 | Hand tool parts (other types) | 12% |
| 8467.89 | Hand tools with non-electric motors | 9% |
| 8467.81 | Chainsaws with non-electric motors | 5.9% |
| 8467.22 | Electric hand saws | 4.9% |
| 8467.11 | Pneumatic rotary hand tools | 4.7% |
| 8467.19 | Pneumatic hand tools (non-rotary) | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8467.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.63 per kg, 43% below the world average of $16.84, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo power tool imports (HS 8467): 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 8467: Tools; for working in the hand, pneumatic, hydraulic or with self-contained electric or non-electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of power tool imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported power tool worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 912 tonnes. That ranks it 111th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply power tool to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 834% on the year.
What is the average import price of power tool per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.63 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $16.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of power tool to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. The peak was 2022 at $10.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for power tool?
The HS code for power tool is heading 8467. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8467.29 (42% of the value) and 8467.21 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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