Three-phase AC motors to 75kw imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported three-phase ac motors to 75kw worth $6.5 million (588 tonnes). That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $6.5M | 588 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 535 t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 511 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 356 t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 312 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 280 t |
| 2018 | $3.4M | 297 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 147 t |
Where the DR Congo imports three-phase ac motors to 75kw from
Most of the value came from China (48%), South Africa (35%), Germany (4%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 48% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 35% |
| Germany | $232K | 3.6% |
| United States | $208K | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $134K | 2.1% |
| France | $112K | 1.7% |
| India | $82K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $74K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $48K | 0.7% |
| Brazil | $41K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.07 per kg, close to the world average of $10.87.
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 three-phase ac motors to 75kw imports (HS 8501.52): 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 8501.52: Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW.
Common questions
What is the value of three-phase ac motors to 75kw imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported three-phase ac motors to 75kw worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 588 tonnes. That ranks it 78th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply three-phase ac motors to 75kw to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by South Africa (35%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of three-phase ac motors to 75kw per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.07 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of three-phase ac motors to 75kw to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 289%. The peak was 2023 at $7.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for three-phase ac motors to 75kw?
The HS code for three-phase ac motors to 75kw is subheading 8501.52. 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 8501 page.
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