Forklifts (internal combustion) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported forklifts (internal combustion) worth $13.2 million (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.9 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.1M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $8.9M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports forklifts (internal combustion) 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 | $7.4M | 57% |
| South Africa | $1.3M | 9.9% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 8.1% |
| Belgium | $929K | 7.1% |
| Turkey | $927K | 7.1% |
| Italy | $475K | 3.6% |
| Namibia | $267K | 2% |
| India | $208K | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $151K | 1.2% |
| United States | $88K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.20 per kg, 25% below the world average of $5.62, 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 forklifts (internal combustion) imports (HS 8427.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 8427.20: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, self-propelled by other than electric motor.
Common questions
What is the value of forklifts (internal combustion) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported forklifts (internal combustion) worth $13.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 80th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply forklifts (internal combustion) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($7.4 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and Japan (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 142% on the year.
What is the average import price of forklifts (internal combustion) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.20 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $5.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of forklifts (internal combustion) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $13.2 million in 2024, an increase of 304%. The peak was 2023 at $22.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for forklifts (internal combustion)?
The HS code for forklifts (internal combustion) is subheading 8427.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8427 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
Same product, other countries
World forklifts (internal combustion) trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for the DR Congo
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.