Manual and towed forklifts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of manual and towed forklifts by the DR Congo reached $2.0 million in 2024 (370 tonnes). That is 34% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 30% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.1 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 | $2.0M | 371 t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 416 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 449 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 337 t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 330 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 594 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 438 t |
| 2017 | $335K | 53 t |
Where the DR Congo imports manual and towed forklifts from
China alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.1M | 52% |
| South Africa | $728K | 36% |
| India | $108K | 5.3% |
| Burkina Faso | $67K | 3.3% |
| Zambia | $23K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $19K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $17K | 0.8% |
| Angola | $15K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.53 per kg, 28% above the world average of $4.32. 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo manual and towed forklifts imports (HS 8427.90): 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 8427.90: Fork-lift and other works trucks: fitted with lifting or handling equipment, not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of manual and towed forklifts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported manual and towed forklifts worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 370 tonnes. That ranks it 87th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply manual and towed forklifts to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by South Africa (36%) and India (5%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of manual and towed forklifts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.53 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $4.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of manual and towed forklifts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $335 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 511%. The peak was 2023 at $3.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for manual and towed forklifts?
The HS code for manual and towed forklifts is subheading 8427.90. 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 8427 page.
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