Spray gun imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported spray gun worth $16.3 million (876 tonnes). Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $16.3M | 877 t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $19.9M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 897 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 616 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 690 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 600 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 369 t |
Where the DR Congo imports spray gun from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (40%), United States (26%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $6.6M | 40% |
| United States | $4.2M | 26% |
| China | $3.0M | 19% |
| Germany | $698K | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $358K | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $332K | 2% |
| Turkey | $255K | 1.6% |
| India | $176K | 1.1% |
| France | $138K | 0.9% |
| Greece | $112K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8424
| 8424.10 | Fire extinguishers | 34% |
| 8424.89 | Spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) | 26% |
| 8424.90 | Spray machinery parts | 19% |
| 8424.30 | Steam and sand blasting machines | 6.4% |
| 8424.20 | Spray guns and applicators | 5.3% |
| 8424.82 | Agricultural spray equipment | 4.9% |
| 8424.49 | Agricultural sprayers (non-portable) | 2.4% |
| 8424.41 | Portable agricultural sprayers | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8424.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.59 per kg, 84% above the world average of $10.10. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 spray gun imports (HS 8424): 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 8424: Mechanical appliances for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders; fire extinguishers, spray guns, steam, sand blasting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of spray gun imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported spray gun worth $16.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 876 tonnes. That ranks it 100th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray gun to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($6.6 million), followed by the United States (26%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Greece grew fastest among the top ten, up 90% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray gun per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.59 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $10.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of spray gun to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $16.3 million in 2024, an increase of 164%. The peak was 2022 at $19.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray gun?
The HS code for spray gun is heading 8424. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8424.10 (34% of the value) and 8424.89 (26%).
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