Gearbox imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported gearbox worth $59.5 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $59.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $63.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $65.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $43.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $31.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $32.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $36.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $24.7M | 1.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports gearbox from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), South Africa (34%), Belgium (5%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.5M | 46% |
| South Africa | $20.5M | 34% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 5.4% |
| Zambia | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| France | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| United States | $823K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $493K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $481K | 0.8% |
| Sweden | $430K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 43% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 24% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 13% |
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 9.8% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 6.6% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 2.9% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.19 per kg, 74% above the world average of $11.58. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported gearbox worth $59.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 70th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($27.5 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and Belgium (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.19 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $11.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gearbox to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.7 million in 2017 to $59.5 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. The peak was 2022 at $65.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (42% of the value) and 8483.90 (24%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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