Excavator imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $225.9 million of excavator in 2024 (53.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 6% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% 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 | $225.9M | 53.9K t |
| 2023 | $213.2M | 45.1K t |
| 2022 | $196.3M | 39.4K t |
| 2021 | $148.2M | 31.4K t |
| 2020 | $79.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2019 | $79.9M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $136.6M | 27.4K t |
| 2017 | $38.2M | 7.7K t |
Where the DR Congo imports excavator from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Tanzania grew fastest (+497% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $142.0M | 63% |
| Uganda | $36.6M | 16% |
| Tanzania | $8.1M | 3.6% |
| Finland | $7.5M | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $6.5M | 2.9% |
| Zambia | $5.8M | 2.6% |
| Kenya | $3.1M | 1.4% |
| India | $3.0M | 1.3% |
| Namibia | $2.7M | 1.2% |
| United States | $2.3M | 1% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Excavators with rotating superstructure | 48% |
| 8429.59 | Shovels and loaders (other) | 19% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end loaders | 17% |
| 8429.11 | Track bulldozers | 7.9% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 4.4% |
| 8429.40 | Road rollers and compactors | 2.8% |
| 8429.30 | Self-propelled scrapers | 1% |
| 8429.19 | Wheel bulldozers | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.19 per kg, 25% below the world average of $5.55, 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.
Excavator exports from the DR Congo
Exports of excavator by the DR Congo reached $510 thousand in 2024 (148 tonnes). Zambia alone took 89% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $455K | 89% |
| Zimbabwe | $26K | 5% |
| Benin | $15K | 2.9% |
| South Africa | $14K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo excavator imports (HS 8429): 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported excavator worth $225.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 48th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($142.0 million), followed by Uganda (16%) and Tanzania (4%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 497% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.19 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $5.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavator to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.2 million in 2017 to $225.9 million in 2024, an increase of 491%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $139.7 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export excavator?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $510 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Zambia, Zimbabwe and Benin. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $225.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (48% of the value) and 8429.59 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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