Electric welding machine imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric welding machine by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.4 million in 2024 (131 tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $2.4M | 131 t |
| 2023 | $1.9M | 150 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 56 t |
| 2021 | $705K | 50 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 96 t |
| 2019 | $730K | 65 t |
| 2018 | $608K | 76 t |
| 2017 | $408K | 21 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports electric welding machine from
Most of the value came from Uganda (31%), China (19%), France (17%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uganda | $742K | 31% |
| China | $444K | 19% |
| France | $405K | 17% |
| Italy | $307K | 13% |
| Turkey | $145K | 6.1% |
| Brazil | $65K | 2.7% |
| Romania | $55K | 2.3% |
| Poland | $48K | 2% |
| South Africa | $46K | 1.9% |
| Lebanon | $45K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8515
| 8515.80 | Other welding machines | 41% |
| 8515.90 | Welding machine parts | 24% |
| 8515.39 | Manual arc welding machines | 16% |
| 8515.31 | Automatic arc welders | 6.4% |
| 8515.21 | Automatic resistance welders | 5.5% |
| 8515.29 | Manual resistance welding machines | 5.4% |
| 8515.19 | Brazing and soldering machines | 0.5% |
| 8515.11 | Soldering irons and guns | 0.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8515.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.29 per kg, 35% below the world average of $27.96, 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 Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo electric welding machine imports (HS 8515): 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 8515: Electric (electrically heated gas) soldering, brazing, welding machines and apparatus, capable or not of cutting, electric machines and apparatus for hot spraying of metals or sintered carbides.
Common questions
What is the value of electric welding machine imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported electric welding machine worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 131 tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric welding machine to the Republic of the Congo?
Uganda was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($742 thousand), followed by China (19%) and France (17%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric welding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.29 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $27.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric welding machine to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $408 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 486%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric welding machine?
The HS code for electric welding machine is heading 8515. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8515.80 (41% of the value) and 8515.90 (24%).
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