Vacuum pumps imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported vacuum pumps worth $2.2 million (69 tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $2.2M | 69 t |
| 2023 | $2.7M | 114 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 88 t |
| 2021 | $1.7M | 67 t |
| 2020 | $718K | 28 t |
| 2019 | $555K | 31 t |
| 2018 | $1.4M | 164 t |
| 2017 | $390K | 13 t |
Where the DR Congo imports vacuum pumps from
One supplier dominates: South Africa accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.8M | 80% |
| China | $268K | 12% |
| Belgium | $116K | 5.2% |
| India | $23K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $19K | 0.9% |
| France | $12K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $2K | 0.1% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $1K | 0.1% |
| Turkey | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.99 per kg, close to the world average of $34.35.
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 vacuum pumps imports (HS 8414.10): 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 8414.10: Pumps: vacuum.
Common questions
What is the value of vacuum pumps imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported vacuum pumps worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 69 tonnes. That ranks it 81st of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply vacuum pumps to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 80% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (12%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of vacuum pumps per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.99 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $34.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vacuum pumps to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $390 thousand in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 466%. The peak was 2023 at $2.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for vacuum pumps?
The HS code for vacuum pumps is subheading 8414.10. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8414 page.
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