Diesel cars >2500cc imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $12.2 million of diesel cars >2500cc in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $12.2M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.5M | 933 t |
| 2021 | $8.3M | 822 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 730 t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $12.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $6.1M | 547 t |
Where the DR Congo imports diesel cars >2500cc from
Most of the value came from Belgium (20%), South Africa (18%), Turkey (16%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+609% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.4M | 20% |
| South Africa | $2.1M | 18% |
| Turkey | $2.0M | 16% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 13% |
| Uganda | $1.3M | 10% |
| Thailand | $782K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $717K | 5.9% |
| France | $691K | 5.7% |
| Angola | $114K | 0.9% |
| Zambia | $112K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.73 per kg, 55% below the world average of $17.22, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo diesel cars >2500cc imports (HS 8703.33): 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 8703.33: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars >2500cc imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported diesel cars >2500cc worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 114th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars >2500cc to the DR Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (18%) and Turkey (16%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 609% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars >2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.73 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $17.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of diesel cars >2500cc to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.1 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2019 at $13.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars >2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars >2500cc is subheading 8703.33. 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 8703 page.
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