Rubber and plastic working machinery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $4.5 million (204 tonnes). That is 35% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 25% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.0 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 | $4.5M | 204 t |
| 2023 | $7.0M | 468 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 246 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 151 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 208 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 221 t |
| 2018 | $722K | 24 t |
| 2017 | $950K | 67 t |
Where the DR Congo imports rubber and plastic working machinery from
Most of the value came from Germany (43%), Italy (27%), Finland (12%).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.08 per kg, close to the world average of $18.62.
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 rubber and plastic working machinery imports (HS 8477.80): 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 8477.80: Machinery: for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber and plastic working machinery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $4.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 204 tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 207 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic working machinery to the DR Congo?
Germany was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Italy (27%) and Finland (12%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 15 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic working machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.08 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $18.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber and plastic working machinery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $950 thousand in 2017 to $4.5 million in 2024, an increase of 375%. The peak was 2023 at $7.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery?
The HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery is subheading 8477.80. 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 8477 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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