Lifting machinery parts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lifting machinery parts by the DR Congo reached $167.3 million in 2024 (18.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 19% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $167.3M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $206.4M | 20.3K t |
| 2022 | $189.6M | 19.8K t |
| 2021 | $126.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $76.5M | 7.7K t |
| 2019 | $99.4M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $127.6M | 11.2K t |
| 2017 | $90.3M | 7.2K t |
Where the DR Congo imports lifting machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), South Africa (34%), Sweden (5%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest (+88% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $61.4M | 37% |
| South Africa | $57.6M | 34% |
| Sweden | $9.2M | 5.5% |
| Belgium | $8.7M | 5.2% |
| Zambia | $8.2M | 4.9% |
| France | $6.7M | 4% |
| United States | $6.3M | 3.7% |
| India | $2.7M | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 1.2% |
| Namibia | $907K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 57% |
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 26% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 9.8% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 4.3% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 1.2% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 0.7% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 0.5% |
| 8431.42 | Bulldozer blades | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.15 per kg, 36% above the world average of $6.72. 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.
Lifting machinery parts exports from the DR Congo
The DR Congo exported $473 thousand of lifting machinery parts in 2024 (26 tonnes). South Africa alone took 58% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $275K | 58% |
| Canada | $100K | 21% |
| Norway | $39K | 8.2% |
| Zambia | $32K | 6.8% |
| Angola | $24K | 5% |
| Indonesia | $3K | 0.5% |
| France | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $0K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo lifting machinery parts imports (HS 8431): 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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported lifting machinery parts worth $167.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($61.4 million), followed by South Africa (34%) and Sweden (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 697% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.15 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $6.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting machinery parts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $90.3 million in 2017 to $167.3 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2023 at $206.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $135.5 million a year.
Does the DR Congo also export lifting machinery parts?
Yes. The DR Congo exported $473 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to South Africa, Canada and Norway. On balance the DR Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $166.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8431.49 (57% of the value) and 8431.43 (26%).
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