Ores and metals imports in Democratic Republic of Congo
Democratic Republic of Congo: Ores and metals imports was 7.9% in 2023. ◆ Volatile
Ores and metals imports in Democratic Republic of Congo, 1962–2023
Source: Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division. Measured in % of merchandise imports.
Analysis
Democratic Republic of Congo recorded 7.9% for ores and metals imports in 2023.
The figure is down 23.9% on the previous year and up 139.1% over ten years.
Over the whole period, ores and metals imports in Democratic Republic of Congo peaked at 10.4% in 2022 and was at its lowest, 1.0%, in 1972.
Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 6th of 196 countries on this measure, in the top 10%.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960s | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.3% | 2 |
| 1970s | 1.3% | 1.0% | 2.1% | 8 |
| 1980s | 1.2% | 1.2% | 1.2% | 2 |
| 2010s | 4.6% | 3.3% | 5.5% | 5 |
| 2020s | 7.9% | 6.0% | 10.4% | 4 |
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More energy & mining data for Democratic Republic of Congo
- Ores and metals exports 76.3% (2023)
- Fuel imports 36.5% (2023)
- Fuel exports 0.0% (2023)
- Electric power transmission and distribution losses 9.1% (2023)
- Mineral rents 28.8% (2021)
- Natural gas rents 0.0% (2021)
- Total natural resources rents 38.8% (2021)
- Alternative and nuclear energy 2.6% (2023)
- Electric power consumption 128.53 kWh per capita (2023)
- Combustible renewables and waste 94.4% (2023)
Frequently asked questions
- What is ores and metals imports in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Ores and metals imports in Democratic Republic of Congo was 7.9% in 2023, according to Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division.
- What is the highest ores and metals imports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The highest recorded value was 10.4% in 2022.
- What is the lowest ores and metals imports recorded in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- The lowest recorded value was 1.0% in 1972.
- How does Democratic Republic of Congo rank for ores and metals imports?
- Democratic Republic of Congo ranks 6th out of 196 countries with data for 2023.
- Is ores and metals imports rising or falling in Democratic Republic of Congo?
- Over the last ten years it is up 139.1%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Democratic Republic of Congo data come from?
- The figures come from Comtrade database, United Nations (UN), publisher: UN Statistics Division, published as part of Ores and metals imports (% of merchandise imports). Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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About this data
Ores and metals comprise the commodities in SITC (Rev. 3) sections 27 (crude fertilizer, minerals nes); 28 (metalliferous ores, scrap); and 68 (non-ferrous metals). Imports of services are services provided by non-residents to residents. This indicator is expressed as a percentage of merchandise imports which is comprised of goods whose economic ownership is changed between a non-resident and a resident and that are not included in the following specific categories: goods under merchanting, non-monetary gold, and parts of travel, construction, and government goods and services n.i.e.