Pressure and flow meters imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pressure and flow meters by the DR Congo reached $23.7 million in 2024 (236 tonnes). Value fell 4% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $23.7M | 236 t |
| 2023 | $24.8M | 259 t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 221 t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 178 t |
| 2020 | $11.6M | 124 t |
| 2019 | $15.0M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $22.2M | 144 t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 83 t |
Where the DR Congo imports pressure and flow meters from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.0M | 63% |
| South Africa | $5.7M | 24% |
| Germany | $654K | 2.8% |
| France | $414K | 1.7% |
| Belgium | $364K | 1.5% |
| Zambia | $328K | 1.4% |
| India | $187K | 0.8% |
| Finland | $184K | 0.8% |
| United States | $156K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $118K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9026
| 9026.10 | Flow meters | 68% |
| 9026.20 | Pressure gauges | 18% |
| 9026.80 | Gas and liquid meters | 10% |
| 9026.90 | Pressure meter parts | 4.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9026.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $100.57 per kg, close to the world average of $108.93.
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 pressure and flow meters imports (HS 9026): 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 9026: Instruments, apparatus for measuring or checking the flow, level, pressure of liquids, gases (e.g. flow meters, heat meters etc), not instruments and apparatus of heading no. 9014, 9015, 9028 or 9032.
Common questions
What is the value of pressure and flow meters imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported pressure and flow meters worth $23.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 236 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply pressure and flow meters to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by South Africa (24%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of pressure and flow meters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $100.57 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $108.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of pressure and flow meters to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $23.7 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2023 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pressure and flow meters?
The HS code for pressure and flow meters is heading 9026. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9026.10 (68% of the value) and 9026.20 (18%).
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