X-ray apparatus imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $6.1 million of x-ray apparatus in 2024 (88 tonnes). Value fell 21% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $12.3 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 | $6.1M | 88 t |
| 2023 | $7.7M | 139 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 98 t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 171 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 54 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 48 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 29 t |
Where the DR Congo imports x-ray apparatus from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), France (22%), Belgium (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+264% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 37% |
| France | $1.3M | 22% |
| Belgium | $510K | 8.4% |
| India | $471K | 7.7% |
| South Africa | $423K | 6.9% |
| Germany | $316K | 5.2% |
| Denmark | $230K | 3.8% |
| United States | $169K | 2.8% |
| Uganda | $137K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $118K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 9022
| 9022.12 | CT scanners | 44% |
| 9022.14 | Medical X-ray machines | 22% |
| 9022.19 | Industrial X-ray equipment | 19% |
| 9022.90 | X-ray equipment parts | 8.2% |
| 9022.29 | Industrial radiation equipment | 4.6% |
| 9022.30 | X-ray tubes | 1% |
| 9022.21 | Radiation therapy equipment | 0.5% |
| 9022.13 | Dental X-ray machines | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9022.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.53 per kg, 39% below the world average of $113.83, 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 x-ray apparatus imports (HS 9022): 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 9022: Apparatus based on the use of x-rays or of alpha, beta, gamma or other ionising radiations, whether or not for medical, surgical, dental or veterinary uses, including radiography or radiotherapy apparatus, x-ray tubes and other x-ray generators, high tens.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray apparatus imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported x-ray apparatus worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 88 tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray apparatus to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by France (22%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 264% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.53 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $113.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of x-ray apparatus to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 202%. The peak was 2021 at $12.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray apparatus?
The HS code for x-ray apparatus is heading 9022. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9022.12 (44% of the value) and 9022.14 (22%).
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