Radios with recorder imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $2.2 million of radios with recorder in 2024 (455 tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.3 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 | $2.2M | 455 t |
| 2023 | $6.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 582 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 382 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 275 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 69 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 81 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 84 t |
Where the DR Congo imports radios with recorder from
China alone supplied 100% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 100% |
| South Africa | $3K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.75 per kg, 64% below the world average of $13.32, 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 radios with recorder imports (HS 8527.91): 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 8527.91: Radio-broadcast receivers n.e.c. in heading no. 8527: combined with sound recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radios with recorder imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported radios with recorder worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 455 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 193 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply radios with recorder to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by South Africa (0%) and Uganda (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of radios with recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.75 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $13.32 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of radios with recorder to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $6.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for radios with recorder?
The HS code for radios with recorder is subheading 8527.91. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8527 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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