Renewable energy generator sets imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported renewable energy generator sets worth $4.2 million (416 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% 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 | $4.2M | 416 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 404 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 201 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 190 t |
| 2020 | $323K | 74 t |
| 2019 | $645K | 63 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 67 t |
| 2017 | $661K | 38 t |
Where the DR Congo imports renewable energy generator sets from
China alone supplied 86% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.6M | 86% |
| Malaysia | $491K | 12% |
| South Africa | $47K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $19K | 0.5% |
| India | $8K | 0.2% |
| Switzerland | $3K | 0.1% |
| France | $3K | 0.1% |
| Zambia | $0K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.07 per kg, 26% below the world average of $13.59, 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 renewable energy generator sets imports (HS 8502.39): 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 8502.39: Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered.
Common questions
What is the value of renewable energy generator sets imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported renewable energy generator sets worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 416 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 205 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply renewable energy generator sets to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Malaysia (12%) and South Africa (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of renewable energy generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.07 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $13.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of renewable energy generator sets to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $661 thousand in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 533%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for renewable energy generator sets?
The HS code for renewable energy generator sets is subheading 8502.39. 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 8502 page.
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