Harvester imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported harvester worth $2.6 million (303 tonnes). That is 6% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 26% 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 | $2.6M | 303 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 302 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 203 t |
| 2021 | $1.3M | 188 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 286 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 372 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 177 t |
| 2017 | $524K | 46 t |
Where the DR Congo imports harvester from
Most of the value came from Brazil (39%), South Africa (32%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+320% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $1.0M | 39% |
| South Africa | $825K | 32% |
| China | $463K | 18% |
| Belgium | $144K | 5.5% |
| Italy | $79K | 3% |
| United States | $24K | 0.9% |
| Uganda | $21K | 0.8% |
| Morocco | $8K | 0.3% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| Zambia | $5K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8433
| 8433.51 | Combine harvester-threshers | 54% |
| 8433.59 | Harvesting machinery (other) | 17% |
| 8433.11 | Rotary lawn mowers (powered) | 11% |
| 8433.90 | Harvesting machinery parts | 8.9% |
| 8433.60 | Produce cleaning and sorting machines | 2.9% |
| 8433.19 | Lawn mowers (other types) | 2.4% |
| 8433.52 | Threshing machinery (other) | 1.9% |
| 8433.20 | Tractor-mounted mowers | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8433.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.64 per kg, 22% below the world average of $11.09, 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 harvester imports (HS 8433): 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 8433: Harvesting and threshing machinery, straw and fodder balers, grass or hay mowers; machines for cleaning, sorting or grading eggs, fruit or other agricultural produce, other than machinery of heading no 8437.
Common questions
What is the value of harvester imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported harvester worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 303 tonnes. That ranks it 134th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply harvester to the DR Congo?
Brazil was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by South Africa (32%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 320% on the year.
What is the average import price of harvester per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.64 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $11.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of harvester to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $524 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 399%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for harvester?
The HS code for harvester is heading 8433. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8433.51 (54% of the value) and 8433.59 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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