Safety and relief valves imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safety and relief valves by the DR Congo reached $2.2 million in 2024 (85 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $2.9 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 | $2.2M | 85 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 57 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 105 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 73 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 42 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 56 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 91 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 20 t |
Where the DR Congo imports safety and relief valves from
The largest suppliers were China (45%), South Africa (36%), Belgium (5%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $991K | 45% |
| South Africa | $790K | 36% |
| Belgium | $102K | 4.7% |
| Israel | $57K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $46K | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $44K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $40K | 1.8% |
| Zambia | $26K | 1.2% |
| United States | $21K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $15K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.69 per kg, 40% below the world average of $42.68, 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 safety and relief valves imports (HS 8481.40): 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 8481.40: Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of safety and relief valves imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported safety and relief valves worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 85 tonnes. That ranks it 98th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply safety and relief valves to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($991 thousand), followed by South Africa (36%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 442% on the year.
What is the average import price of safety and relief valves per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.69 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $42.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of safety and relief valves to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 104%. The peak was 2018 at $2.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety and relief valves?
The HS code for safety and relief valves is subheading 8481.40. 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 8481 page.
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