Gear boxes and speed changers imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $25.3 million of gear boxes and speed changers in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $25.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $25.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $15.6M | 878 t |
| 2020 | $11.3M | 842 t |
| 2019 | $12.3M | 869 t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 754 t |
| 2017 | $9.0M | 429 t |
Where the DR Congo imports gear boxes and speed changers from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), South Africa (36%), Belgium (8%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+203% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $12.3M | 49% |
| South Africa | $9.0M | 36% |
| Belgium | $2.0M | 7.8% |
| Zambia | $768K | 3% |
| France | $748K | 3% |
| India | $101K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $94K | 0.4% |
| Finland | $85K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $74K | 0.3% |
| United States | $17K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.25 per kg, 38% above the world average of $17.52. 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo gear boxes and speed changers imports (HS 8483.40): 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 8483.40: Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.
Common questions
What is the value of gear boxes and speed changers imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 62nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear boxes and speed changers to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($12.3 million), followed by South Africa (36%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 518% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear boxes and speed changers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.25 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $17.52 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gear boxes and speed changers to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.0 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 181%. The peak was 2023 at $26.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear boxes and speed changers?
The HS code for gear boxes and speed changers is subheading 8483.40. 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 8483 page.
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