Spray machinery parts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported spray machinery parts worth $3.0 million (81 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $8.4 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 | $3.0M | 81 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 157 t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 496 t |
| 2021 | $2.0M | 114 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 111 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 75 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 118 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 79 t |
Where the DR Congo imports spray machinery parts from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 77% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 77% |
| China | $255K | 8.4% |
| Germany | $106K | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $91K | 3% |
| Belgium | $71K | 2.3% |
| India | $50K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $38K | 1.2% |
| Finland | $25K | 0.8% |
| France | $22K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $17K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.51 per kg, 156% above the world average of $14.68. 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 machinery parts imports (HS 8424.90): 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 8424.90: Mechanical appliances: parts of machines projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, whether or not hand-operated.
Common questions
What is the value of spray machinery parts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported spray machinery parts worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81 tonnes. That ranks it 95th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply spray machinery parts to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 77% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (8%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of spray machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.51 per kg in 2024, 156% above the world average of $14.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spray machinery parts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 27%. The peak was 2022 at $8.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for spray machinery parts?
The HS code for spray machinery parts is subheading 8424.90. 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 8424 page.
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