Refrigerator imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $27.0 million of refrigerator in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $43.7 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 | $27.0M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $34.4M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $43.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2021 | $27.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $26.0M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 1.9K t |
Where the DR Congo imports refrigerator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+478% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.0M | 56% |
| South Africa | $4.0M | 15% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $922K | 3.4% |
| Luxembourg | $601K | 2.2% |
| India | $416K | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $358K | 1.3% |
| United States | $331K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8418
| 8418.99 | Refrigeration equipment parts | 24% |
| 8418.30 | Chest freezers | 21% |
| 8418.69 | Refrigeration equipment (other) | 20% |
| 8418.50 | Display refrigeration units | 18% |
| 8418.10 | Refrigerator-freezer combinations | 6.6% |
| 8418.21 | Household refrigerators | 5% |
| 8418.40 | Upright freezers | 1.7% |
| 8418.29 | Household refrigerators (other) | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8418.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.11 per kg, 43% below the world average of $7.19, 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 refrigerator imports (HS 8418): 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 8418: Refrigerators, freezers and other refrigerating or freezing equipment, electric or other; heat pumps other than air conditioning machines of heading no. 8415.
Common questions
What is the value of refrigerator imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported refrigerator worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 124th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply refrigerator to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Italy (6%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 478% on the year.
What is the average import price of refrigerator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.11 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $7.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of refrigerator to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. The peak was 2022 at $43.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for refrigerator?
The HS code for refrigerator is heading 8418. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8418.99 (24% of the value) and 8418.30 (21%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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