Forklift imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported forklift worth $17.5 million (4.0 thousand tonnes). That is 37% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $27.8 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 | $17.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2023 | $27.8M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $8.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $11.1M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports forklift from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 57% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 13% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $947K | 5.4% |
| Turkey | $945K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $476K | 2.7% |
| France | $346K | 2% |
| India | $346K | 2% |
| Namibia | $267K | 1.5% |
| South Korea | $151K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8427
| 8427.20 | Forklifts (internal combustion) | 75% |
| 8427.10 | Electric forklifts | 13% |
| 8427.90 | Manual and towed forklifts | 12% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8427.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.39 per kg, 28% below the world average of $6.11, 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 forklift imports (HS 8427): 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 8427: Fork-lift and other works trucks; fitted with lifting or handling equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of forklift imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported forklift worth $17.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklift to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($9.9 million), followed by South Africa (13%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 19% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklift per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.39 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forklift to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $17.5 million in 2024, an increase of 358%. The peak was 2023 at $27.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklift?
The HS code for forklift is heading 8427. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8427.20 (75% of the value) and 8427.10 (13%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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