Transformer imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $110.7 million of transformer in 2024 (9.9 thousand tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $110.7M | 9.9K t |
| 2023 | $112.8M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $126.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2021 | $60.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2020 | $46.7M | 5.8K t |
| 2019 | $52.2M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $49.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $29.5M | 2.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports transformer from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+684% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.6M | 67% |
| South Africa | $12.5M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.8M | 3.4% |
| India | $2.6M | 2.3% |
| Namibia | $2.3M | 2.1% |
| France | $2.2M | 2% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| Brazil | $1.4M | 1.2% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $1.2M | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8504
| 8504.40 | Static power converters | 51% |
| 8504.23 | Oil transformers large | 17% |
| 8504.90 | Transformer and converter parts | 10% |
| 8504.22 | Oil transformers medium | 6.5% |
| 8504.34 | Large dry transformers | 5.7% |
| 8504.21 | Oil transformers small | 3.3% |
| 8504.31 | Control transformers | 2.3% |
| 8504.50 | Electrical inductors | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.15 per kg, 52% below the world average of $23.20, 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.
Transformer exports from the DR Congo
The DR Congo exported $316 thousand of transformer in 2024 (11 tonnes). South Africa alone took 54% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $169K | 54% |
| Angola | $107K | 34% |
| Netherlands | $12K | 3.7% |
| Canada | $11K | 3.5% |
| Slovakia | $3K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $3K | 0.8% |
| Zambia | $2K | 0.8% |
| United States | $2K | 0.7% |
| Sri Lanka | $2K | 0.5% |
| Namibia | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo transformer imports (HS 8504): 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 8504: Electric transformers, static converters (e.g. rectifiers) and inductors.
Common questions
What is the value of transformer imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported transformer worth $110.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply transformer to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($74.6 million), followed by South Africa (11%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 684% on the year.
What is the average import price of transformer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.15 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $23.20 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of transformer to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.5 million in 2017 to $110.7 million in 2024, an increase of 275%. The peak was 2022 at $126.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $73.5 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export transformer?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $316 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Angola and the Netherlands. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $110.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for transformer?
The HS code for transformer is heading 8504. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8504.40 (51% of the value) and 8504.23 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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