Radio receiver imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of radio receiver by the DR Congo reached $4.7 million in 2024 (912 tonnes). Value fell 48% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.5 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 | $4.7M | 912 t |
| 2023 | $9.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $6.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 771 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 418 t |
| 2018 | $5.0M | 710 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 162 t |
Where the DR Congo imports radio receiver from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 97% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.6M | 97% |
| South Africa | $61K | 1.3% |
| Finland | $58K | 1.2% |
| Angola | $9K | 0.2% |
| Tanzania | $9K | 0.2% |
| Uganda | $8K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $4K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $4K | 0.1% |
| India | $3K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8527
| 8527.91 | Radios with recorder | 46% |
| 8527.19 | Portable radios (other) | 34% |
| 8527.13 | Portable radios with recorder | 12% |
| 8527.99 | Radios (other) | 8.7% |
| 8527.21 | Car radios with recorder | 0.2% |
| 8527.29 | Car radios | 0% |
| 8527.12 | Radio broadcast receivers capable of operating without an external power source: pocket-size radio cassette-players | 0% |
| 8527.92 | Clock radios | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8527.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.19 per kg, 84% below the world average of $33.05, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo radio receiver imports (HS 8527): 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 8527: Reception apparatus for radio-broadcasting, whether or not combined, in the same housing, with sound recording or reproducing apparatus or a clock..
Common questions
What is the value of radio receiver imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported radio receiver worth $4.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 912 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 48% on 2023.
Which countries supply radio receiver to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 97% of the value ($4.6 million), followed by South Africa (1%) and Finland (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 921% on the year.
What is the average import price of radio receiver per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.19 per kg in 2024, 84% below the world average of $33.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of radio receiver to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $4.7 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2022 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for radio receiver?
The HS code for radio receiver is heading 8527. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8527.91 (46% of the value) and 8527.19 (34%).
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