Crane imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane by the DR Congo reached $9.4 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 40% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $23.3 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 | $9.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $15.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $23.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $8.5M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $14.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 495 t |
Where the DR Congo imports crane from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+228% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 51% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 23% |
| India | $1.5M | 16% |
| Turkey | $490K | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $192K | 2% |
| Zambia | $134K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.1% |
| France | $4K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 38% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 28% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 16% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 10% |
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 5.2% |
| 8426.91 | Vehicle-mounted cranes | 1.6% |
| 8426.30 | Portal and jib cranes | 1% |
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 38% below the world average of $6.26, 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 crane imports (HS 8426): 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported crane worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by South Africa (23%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 702% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $6.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crane to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 317%. The peak was 2022 at $23.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8426.41 (38% of the value) and 8426.11 (27%).
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