Overhead travelling cranes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of overhead travelling cranes by the DR Congo reached $2.6 million in 2024 (928 tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.4 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 | $2.6M | 928 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 997 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 740 t |
| 2020 | $3.4M | 904 t |
| 2019 | $2.8M | 871 t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 681 t |
| 2017 | $792K | 197 t |
Where the DR Congo imports overhead travelling cranes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 62% |
| South Africa | $645K | 25% |
| Turkey | $260K | 10% |
| India | $71K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $7K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.78 per kg, 49% below the world average of $5.47, 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 overhead travelling cranes imports (HS 8426.11): 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 8426.11: Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support.
Common questions
What is the value of overhead travelling cranes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported overhead travelling cranes worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 928 tonnes. That ranks it 69th of 183 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply overhead travelling cranes to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by South Africa (25%) and Turkey (10%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of overhead travelling cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.78 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $5.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of overhead travelling cranes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $792 thousand in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, an increase of 226%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for overhead travelling cranes?
The HS code for overhead travelling cranes is subheading 8426.11. 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 8426 page.
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