Reciprocating displacement pumps imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported reciprocating displacement pumps worth $10.3 million (432 tonnes). Value rose 12% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $10.3M | 432 t |
| 2023 | $9.3M | 374 t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 134 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 113 t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 302 t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 118 t |
| 2017 | $1.9M | 87 t |
Where the DR Congo imports reciprocating displacement pumps from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 50% |
| South Africa | $3.1M | 30% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 10% |
| Zambia | $284K | 2.7% |
| Norway | $252K | 2.4% |
| Belgium | $152K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $80K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 0.6% |
| France | $30K | 0.3% |
| Japan | $29K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.91 per kg, 26% below the world average of $32.36, 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 reciprocating displacement pumps imports (HS 8413.50): 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 8413.50: Pumps: reciprocating positive displacement pumps, n.e.c. in heading no. 8413, for liquids.
Common questions
What is the value of reciprocating displacement pumps imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported reciprocating displacement pumps worth $10.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 432 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply reciprocating displacement pumps to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by South Africa (30%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average import price of reciprocating displacement pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.91 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $32.36 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of reciprocating displacement pumps to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.9 million in 2017 to $10.3 million in 2024, an increase of 444%. The peak was 2022 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for reciprocating displacement pumps?
The HS code for reciprocating displacement pumps is subheading 8413.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8413 page.
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