Starter motors imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of starter motors by the DR Congo reached $3.3 million in 2024 (140 tonnes). That is 9% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $3.3M | 140 t |
| 2023 | $3.0M | 191 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 145 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 106 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 121 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 83 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 74 t |
Where the DR Congo imports starter motors from
Most of the value came from China (31%), South Africa (27%), United Kingdom (20%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 31% |
| South Africa | $889K | 27% |
| United Kingdom | $671K | 20% |
| Spain | $296K | 9% |
| France | $127K | 3.9% |
| Zambia | $106K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $70K | 2.1% |
| India | $30K | 0.9% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 0.9% |
| Sweden | $17K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.68 per kg, 63% above the world average of $14.54. 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 starter motors imports (HS 8511.40): 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 8511.40: Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of starter motors imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported starter motors worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 140 tonnes. That ranks it 73rd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply starter motors to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (27%) and the United Kingdom (20%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of starter motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.68 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $14.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of starter motors to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 211%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for starter motors?
The HS code for starter motors is subheading 8511.40. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8511 page.
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