Water filtration equipment imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $14.5 million of water filtration equipment in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 25% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.3 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 | $14.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $19.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.7M | 580 t |
| 2020 | $5.1M | 605 t |
| 2019 | $6.4M | 820 t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 404 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 204 t |
Where the DR Congo imports water filtration equipment from
The largest suppliers were China (50%), Belgium (14%), South Africa (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.2M | 50% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 14% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 9.7% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 8.1% |
| India | $1.0M | 7% |
| United States | $437K | 3% |
| Italy | $436K | 3% |
| France | $422K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $142K | 1% |
| Denmark | $130K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.27 per kg, 33% below the world average of $18.43, 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 water filtration equipment imports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported water filtration equipment worth $14.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 84th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply water filtration equipment to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by Belgium (14%) and South Africa (10%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 244% on the year.
What is the average import price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.27 per kg in 2024, 33% below the world average of $18.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of water filtration equipment to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $14.5 million in 2024, an increase of 549%. The peak was 2023 at $19.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. 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 8421 page.
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