Motor parts imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $11.5 million of motor parts in 2024 (783 tonnes). That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% 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 | $11.5M | 783 t |
| 2023 | $9.9M | 843 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 306 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 155 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 787 t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 589 t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 411 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 106 t |
Where the DR Congo imports motor parts from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.1M | 88% |
| South Africa | $460K | 4% |
| India | $237K | 2.1% |
| France | $132K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $128K | 1.1% |
| Sweden | $86K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $84K | 0.7% |
| Zambia | $80K | 0.7% |
| Uganda | $74K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $15K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.66 per kg, 78% above the world average of $8.23. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the DR Congo?
The shipment records behind DR Congo motor parts imports (HS 8503): 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 8503: Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502.
Common questions
What is the value of motor parts imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported motor parts worth $11.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 783 tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply motor parts to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($10.1 million), followed by South Africa (4%) and India (2%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of motor parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.66 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $8.23 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of motor parts to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $11.5 million in 2024, an increase of 574%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor parts?
The HS code for motor parts is heading 8503. In the DR Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8503.00. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8503 page.
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