Hoist imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of hoist by the DR Congo reached $5.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $7.3 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 | $5.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $7.3M | 846 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 607 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 730 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 515 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 248 t |
Where the DR Congo imports hoist from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+77% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 54% |
| South Africa | $987K | 17% |
| Namibia | $456K | 7.8% |
| India | $264K | 4.5% |
| United States | $209K | 3.6% |
| Switzerland | $203K | 3.5% |
| Belgium | $198K | 3.4% |
| Serbia | $136K | 2.3% |
| France | $103K | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8425
| 8425.11 | Electric hoists and pulley blocks | 29% |
| 8425.42 | Hydraulic vehicle jacks | 28% |
| 8425.19 | Manual hoists and pulley blocks | 14% |
| 8425.39 | Manual winches and capstans | 13% |
| 8425.49 | Mechanical vehicle jacks | 9.3% |
| 8425.31 | Electric winches and capstans | 7.4% |
| 8425.41 | Built-in vehicle jacking systems | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8425.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.70 per kg, close to the world average of $4.87.
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 hoist imports (HS 8425): 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 8425: Pulley tackle and hoists other than skip hoists; winches and capstans; jacks.
Common questions
What is the value of hoist imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported hoist worth $5.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 93rd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply hoist to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by South Africa (17%) and Namibia (8%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of hoist per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.70 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of hoist to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $5.8 million in 2024, an increase of 162%. The peak was 2021 at $7.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for hoist?
The HS code for hoist is heading 8425. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8425.11 (29% of the value) and 8425.42 (28%).
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