Excavation machinery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported excavation machinery worth $44.2 million (4.1 thousand tonnes). That is 19% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $44.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2023 | $54.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2022 | $46.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $22.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $6.5M | 537 t |
Where the DR Congo imports excavation machinery from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Finland (15%), South Africa (15%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.0M | 48% |
| Finland | $6.8M | 15% |
| South Africa | $6.5M | 15% |
| Sweden | $2.2M | 4.9% |
| Namibia | $2.1M | 4.8% |
| United States | $2.0M | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 3.8% |
| India | $737K | 1.7% |
| France | $548K | 1.2% |
| Zambia | $442K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 40% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 36% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 7.2% |
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 6.3% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 5.7% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 3% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 1.1% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.78 per kg, 307% above the world average of $2.65. 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.
Excavation machinery exports from the DR Congo
The DR Congo exported $266 thousand of excavation machinery in 2024 (10 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Zambia accounted for 64% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $170K | 64% |
| South Africa | $79K | 30% |
| Zimbabwe | $17K | 6.5% |
| Uganda | $1K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported excavation machinery worth $44.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 58th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($21.0 million), followed by Finland (15%) and South Africa (15%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 533% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.78 per kg in 2024, 307% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavation machinery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.5 million in 2017 to $44.2 million in 2024, an increase of 578%. The peak was 2023 at $54.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.1 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export excavation machinery?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $266 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, South Africa and Zimbabwe. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $43.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8430.41 (40% of the value) and 8430.50 (36%).
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