Body parts and accessories imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported body parts and accessories worth $6.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 29% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.5 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 | $6.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $9.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $4.2M | 625 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 276 t |
| 2019 | $2.1M | 249 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 263 t |
| 2017 | $1.1M | 183 t |
Where the DR Congo imports body parts and accessories from
China alone supplied 75% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.1M | 75% |
| South Africa | $598K | 8.9% |
| Germany | $534K | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $226K | 3.4% |
| India | $123K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $43K | 0.6% |
| Kenya | $39K | 0.6% |
| France | $38K | 0.6% |
| Zambia | $38K | 0.6% |
| Austria | $12K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.94 per kg, 36% below the world average of $9.33, 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 body parts and accessories imports (HS 8708.29): 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 8708.29: Vehicles: parts and accessories, of bodies, other than safety seat belts.
Common questions
What is the value of body parts and accessories imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported body parts and accessories worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 116th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply body parts and accessories to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of body parts and accessories per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.94 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $9.33 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of body parts and accessories to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.1 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 513%. The peak was 2023 at $9.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for body parts and accessories?
The HS code for body parts and accessories is subheading 8708.29. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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