Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $7.2 million (748 tonnes). Value rose 59% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $7.2M | 748 t |
| 2023 | $4.5M | 674 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 397 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 337 t |
| 2020 | $893K | 220 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 486 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 579 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 321 t |
Where the DR Congo imports buckets, grabs and grips for cranes from
South Africa alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $4.5M | 63% |
| China | $1.5M | 21% |
| Zambia | $463K | 6.4% |
| Belgium | $151K | 2.1% |
| France | $141K | 2% |
| Netherlands | $134K | 1.9% |
| United States | $112K | 1.6% |
| Sweden | $84K | 1.2% |
| Tanzania | $46K | 0.6% |
| India | $34K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.66 per kg, 58% above the world average of $6.13. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imports (HS 8431.41): 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 8431.41: Machinery parts: buckets, shovels, grabs and grips, for the machinery of heading no. 8426 and 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported buckets, grabs and grips for cranes worth $7.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 748 tonnes. That ranks it 52nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by China (20%) and Zambia (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.66 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $6.13 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of buckets, grabs and grips for cranes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $7.2 million in 2024, an increase of 341%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes?
The HS code for buckets, grabs and grips for cranes is subheading 8431.41. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8431 page.
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