Video games and game equipment imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported video games and game equipment worth $2.1 million (596 tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.2 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 | $2.1M | 596 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 469 t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 435 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 356 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 249 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 163 t |
| 2018 | $915K | 145 t |
| 2017 | $700K | 86 t |
Where the DR Congo imports video games and game equipment from
China alone supplied 83% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 83% |
| Belgium | $260K | 12% |
| South Africa | $68K | 3.2% |
| Uganda | $12K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $6K | 0.3% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| Luxembourg | $2K | 0.1% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Kenya | $1K | 0% |
| Ireland | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9504
| 9504.40 | Playing card | 55% |
| 9504.50 | Video game console | 14% |
| 9504.30 | Arcade game | 13% |
| 9504.90 | Game table | 11% |
| 9504.20 | Billiard table | 6.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9504.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.54 per kg, 89% below the world average of $32.48, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo video games and game equipment imports (HS 9504): 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 9504: Video game consoles and machines, articles for funfair, table or parlour games, including pintables, billiards, special tables for casino games and automatic bowling alley equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of video games and game equipment imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported video games and game equipment worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 596 tonnes. That ranks it 131st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply video games and game equipment to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Belgium (12%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 652% on the year.
What is the average import price of video games and game equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.54 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $32.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of video games and game equipment to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $700 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 201%. The peak was 2023 at $4.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for video games and game equipment?
The HS code for video games and game equipment is heading 9504. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9504.40 (55% of the value) and 9504.50 (14%).
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