Refrigeration compressors imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported refrigeration compressors worth $4.3 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). That is 53% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.2 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 | $4.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $3.4M | 727 t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 615 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 446 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 437 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 346 t |
| 2017 | $825K | 149 t |
Where the DR Congo imports refrigeration compressors from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.7M | 87% |
| South Africa | $349K | 8.1% |
| Italy | $92K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $72K | 1.7% |
| Turkey | $18K | 0.4% |
| India | $12K | 0.3% |
| France | $10K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $5K | 0.1% |
| Taiwan | $5K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $3K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.34 per kg, 64% below the world average of $9.29, 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 refrigeration compressors imports (HS 8414.30): 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 8414.30: Compressors: of a kind used in refrigerating equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigeration compressors imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported refrigeration compressors worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 53% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigeration compressors to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by South Africa (8%) and Italy (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 432% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigeration compressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.34 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $9.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigeration compressors to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $825 thousand in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 421%. The peak was 2023 at $9.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigeration compressors?
The HS code for refrigeration compressors is subheading 8414.30. 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 8414 page.
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