Rubber conveyor belts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported rubber conveyor belts worth $8.7 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 28% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.2 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 | $8.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $11.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $8.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports rubber conveyor belts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 50% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+289% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.4M | 50% |
| South Africa | $2.5M | 29% |
| Belgium | $687K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $294K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $191K | 2.2% |
| India | $179K | 2.1% |
| Zambia | $176K | 2% |
| Brazil | $83K | 1% |
| Italy | $64K | 0.7% |
| United States | $46K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 4010
| 4010.12 | Textile-reinforced conveyor belt | 36% |
| 4010.19 | Conveyor belt (mixed reinforcement) | 31% |
| 4010.39 | Conveyor belts (other) | 16% |
| 4010.11 | Metal-reinforced conveyor belt | 8% |
| 4010.31 | V-ribbed belts (60-180 cm) | 3.1% |
| 4010.33 | V-ribbed belts (180-240 cm) | 1.9% |
| 4010.32 | V-belts (60-180 cm) | 1.8% |
| 4010.36 | Synchronous belts (150-198 cm) | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.58 per kg, 41% below the world average of $7.75, 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 rubber conveyor belts imports (HS 4010): 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 4010: Conveyor or transmission belts or belting, of vulcanised rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of rubber conveyor belts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported rubber conveyor belts worth $8.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 86th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber conveyor belts to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by South Africa (29%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 337% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber conveyor belts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.58 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $7.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of rubber conveyor belts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $8.7 million in 2024, an increase of 64%. The peak was 2023 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber conveyor belts?
The HS code for rubber conveyor belts is heading 4010. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4010.12 (35% of the value) and 4010.19 (31%).
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