Pressure gauges imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported pressure gauges worth $4.3 million (49 tonnes). That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $4.3M | 49 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 57 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 45 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 66 t |
| 2020 | $2.4M | 31 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 19 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 21 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 8 t |
Where the DR Congo imports pressure gauges from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 61% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 61% |
| South Africa | $922K | 21% |
| Belgium | $103K | 2.4% |
| France | $101K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $90K | 2.1% |
| Zambia | $88K | 2.1% |
| Finland | $88K | 2.1% |
| Italy | $64K | 1.5% |
| United States | $59K | 1.4% |
| India | $34K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $88.28 per kg, 34% below the world average of $132.85, 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 pressure gauges imports (HS 9026.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 9026.20: Instruments and apparatus: for measuring or checking pressure.
Common questions
What is the value of pressure gauges imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported pressure gauges worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 49 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply pressure gauges to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by South Africa (21%) and Belgium (2%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average import price of pressure gauges per kg?
The average declared import value was about $88.28 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $132.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of pressure gauges to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 192%. The peak was 2023 at $5.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for pressure gauges?
The HS code for pressure gauges is subheading 9026.20. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9026 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX rebuilds the DR Congo trade from the customs records of its trading partners, so the companies shipping to and from it are visible. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
More trade data for the DR Congo
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.