Thermos flasks imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $3.4 million of thermos flasks in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That is 15% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.9 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 | $3.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 926 t |
| 2022 | $4.9M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 825 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 538 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 600 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 546 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 265 t |
Where the DR Congo imports thermos flasks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 91% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 91% |
| Angola | $188K | 5.5% |
| Kenya | $62K | 1.8% |
| France | $16K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $13K | 0.4% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.3% |
| India | $10K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $5K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $5K | 0.1% |
| Brazil | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.89 per kg, 69% below the world average of $9.47, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
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 thermos flasks imports (HS 9617): 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 9617: Vacuum flasks and other vacuum vessels, complete with cases; parts thereof other than glass inners.
Common questions
What is the value of thermos flasks imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported thermos flasks worth $3.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply thermos flasks to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Angola (6%) and Kenya (2%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Kenya grew fastest among the top ten, up 929% on the year.
What is the average import price of thermos flasks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.89 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $9.47 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thermos flasks to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $3.4 million in 2024, an increase of 175%. The peak was 2022 at $4.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for thermos flasks?
The HS code for thermos flasks is heading 9617. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9617.00. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9617 page.
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