Lifts and skip hoists imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lifts and skip hoists by the DR Congo reached $4.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That is 6% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $4.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 607 t |
| 2021 | $1.9M | 412 t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 262 t |
| 2019 | $1.2M | 343 t |
| 2018 | $2.1M | 399 t |
| 2017 | $699K | 117 t |
Where the DR Congo imports lifts and skip hoists from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.4M | 60% |
| South Africa | $635K | 16% |
| India | $437K | 11% |
| Turkey | $290K | 7.2% |
| Spain | $145K | 3.6% |
| France | $62K | 1.6% |
| Belgium | $52K | 1.3% |
| Angola | $7K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.67 per kg, 29% below the world average of $5.17, 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 lifts and skip hoists imports (HS 8428.10): 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 8428.10: Lifts and skip hoists.
Common questions
What is the value of lifts and skip hoists imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported lifts and skip hoists worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifts and skip hoists to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by South Africa (16%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 9 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 495% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifts and skip hoists per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.67 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $5.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lifts and skip hoists to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $699 thousand in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 476%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifts and skip hoists?
The HS code for lifts and skip hoists is subheading 8428.10. 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 8428 page.
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