Sewing machine imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported sewing machine worth $2.9 million (636 tonnes). That is 38% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.6 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 | $2.9M | 636 t |
| 2023 | $4.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.9M | 881 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 466 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 317 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 365 t |
| 2018 | $984K | 130 t |
| 2017 | $684K | 69 t |
Where the DR Congo imports sewing machine from
China alone supplied 66% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 66% |
| India | $279K | 9.8% |
| United States | $222K | 7.8% |
| Turkey | $136K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $106K | 3.7% |
| Uganda | $94K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $61K | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $43K | 1.5% |
| Tanzania | $16K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8452
| 8452.10 | Household sewing machines | 44% |
| 8452.90 | Sewing machine parts and accessories | 32% |
| 8452.29 | Industrial sewing machines (manual) | 16% |
| 8452.21 | Automatic industrial sewing machines | 4.5% |
| 8452.30 | Sewing machine needles | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8452.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, 64% below the world average of $12.51, 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 sewing machine imports (HS 8452): 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 8452: Sewing machines; other than book-sewing machines of heading no. 8440; furniture, bases and covers specially designed for sewing machines; sewing machine needles.
Common questions
What is the value of sewing machine imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported sewing machine worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 636 tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 38% on 2023.
Which countries supply sewing machine to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by India (10%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 723% on the year.
What is the average import price of sewing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $12.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of sewing machine to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $684 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 317%. The peak was 2023 at $4.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for sewing machine?
The HS code for sewing machine is heading 8452. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8452.10 (44% of the value) and 8452.90 (31%).
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