DR Congo Diesel Genset Market Size

DR Congo DG Set Market Future Prospects

The Democratic Republic of the Congo diesel generator set market size stands at USD 56.0 million in 2024, and it will grow at a CAGR of 3.9% during 2025–2030, to reach USD 71.6 million by 2030. The DRC is the 11th-largest country in the world and home to around 85 million people, 12 million of whom live in Kinshasa, its capital.

Moreover, the country has the third-largest urban population in sub-Saharan Africa, after South Africa and Nigeria. An additional 1 million residents are moving to cities every year. This is credited for the increase in the demand for standalone and backup power sources, primarily in offices, residential buildings, retail stores, hospitals, and hotels. Furthermore, these generators are required for construction, manufacturing, power, and oil & gas applications.

Furthermore, infrastructure development is a top priority for the government. The significant increase in the development of airport, telecom, and land transportation infrastructure, is expected to drive the demand for diesel generator sets in the country during the forecast period. Generators with a power rating of 751–1,000 kVA are rising in demand as industry is a significant contributor to DRC’s economic growth. For instance, the mining sector requires high-power-rating generators for the extraction and processing of metallic ores.