Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes by the DR Congo reached $55.3 million in 2024 (15.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 37% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $55.3M | 15.2K t |
| 2023 | $40.3M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $29.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $24.3M | 12.7K t |
| 2019 | $29.8M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $24.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $12.6M | 4.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes from
The largest suppliers were China (35%), Japan (20%), Belgium (8%). Among the main suppliers, Namibia grew fastest (+901% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.65 per kg, 50% below the world average of $7.25, 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 medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.22): 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 8704.22: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 5 tonnes but not exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes worth $55.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by Japan (20%) and Belgium (8%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Namibia grew fastest among the top ten, up 901% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.65 per kg in 2024, 50% below the world average of $7.25 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $12.6 million in 2017 to $55.3 million in 2024, an increase of 340%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $30.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes?
The HS code for medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes is subheading 8704.22. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8704 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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