Off-highway dump trucks imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of off-highway dump trucks by the DR Congo reached $154.7 million in 2024 (30.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 41% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 37% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $261.0 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 | $154.7M | 30.1K t |
| 2023 | $261.0M | 35.3K t |
| 2022 | $206.2M | 35.9K t |
| 2021 | $113.7M | 21.2K t |
| 2020 | $64.0M | 11.2K t |
| 2019 | $58.0M | 10.8K t |
| 2018 | $85.2M | 10.2K t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 2.0K t |
Where the DR Congo imports off-highway dump trucks from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), Zambia (23%), United States (12%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+694% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $76.4M | 49% |
| Zambia | $35.2M | 23% |
| United States | $19.1M | 12% |
| Finland | $9.4M | 6.1% |
| India | $4.5M | 2.9% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $3.3M | 2.1% |
| South Africa | $1.6M | 1% |
| Namibia | $437K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $422K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.14 per kg, 39% below the world average of $8.46, 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo off-highway dump trucks imports (HS 8704.10): 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 8704.10: Vehicles: dumpers, designed for off-highway use, for transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of off-highway dump trucks imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported off-highway dump trucks worth $154.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 195 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply off-highway dump trucks to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($76.4 million), followed by Zambia (23%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 694% on the year.
What is the average import price of off-highway dump trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.14 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $8.46 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of off-highway dump trucks to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $154.7 million in 2024, an increase of 828%. The peak was 2023 at $261.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $119.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for off-highway dump trucks?
The HS code for off-highway dump trucks is subheading 8704.10. 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.
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