Television camera imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of television camera by the DR Congo reached $11.7 million in 2024 (81 tonnes). Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $11.7M | 81 t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 72 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 62 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 72 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 47 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 57 t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 47 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 32 t |
Where the DR Congo imports television camera from
China alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.9M | 67% |
| South Africa | $2.0M | 17% |
| Belgium | $506K | 4.3% |
| India | $355K | 3% |
| Canada | $308K | 2.6% |
| United States | $208K | 1.8% |
| Denmark | $94K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $83K | 0.7% |
| Australia | $80K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $67K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8525
| 8525.80 | Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders | 86% |
| 8525.50 | Broadcasting transmission equipment | 8.1% |
| 8525.60 | Broadcast transceiver equipment | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8525.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $144.45 per kg, 72% above the world average of $84.09. 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 television camera imports (HS 8525): 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 8525: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders.
Common questions
What is the value of television camera imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported television camera worth $11.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 81 tonnes. That ranks it 105th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply television camera to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($7.9 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of television camera per kg?
The average declared import value was about $144.45 per kg in 2024, 72% above the world average of $84.09 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of television camera to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $11.7 million in 2024, an increase of 413%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for television camera?
The HS code for television camera is heading 8525. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8525.80 (86% of the value) and 8525.50 (8%).
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