Spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $4.3 million of spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) in 2024 (180 tonnes). That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.5 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 | $4.3M | 180 t |
| 2023 | $5.5M | 464 t |
| 2022 | $3.6M | 449 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 113 t |
| 2020 | $2.3M | 108 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 141 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 127 t |
| 2017 | $1.5M | 44 t |
Where the DR Congo imports spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $2.3M | 55% |
| China | $1.1M | 26% |
| Germany | $394K | 9.2% |
| Belgium | $165K | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $110K | 2.6% |
| India | $45K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $41K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $19K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $9K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $6K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.74 per kg, 31% above the world average of $18.16. 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) imports (HS 8424.89): 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 8424.89: Mechanical appliances: for projecting, dispersing or spraying liquids or powders, for other than agricultural or horticultural use, whether or not hand-operated.
Common questions
What is the value of spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 180 tonnes. That ranks it 85th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by China (26%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 139% on the year.
What is the average import price of spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.74 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $18.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.5 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. The peak was 2023 at $5.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural)?
The HS code for spraying and dispersing machines (non-agricultural) is subheading 8424.89. 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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