Petrol cars <1000cc imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of petrol cars <1000cc by the DR Congo reached $15.3 million in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 34% 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 | $15.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $17.2M | 4.7K t |
| 2022 | $18.5M | 5.8K t |
| 2021 | $14.8M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 1.3K t |
Where the DR Congo imports petrol cars <1000cc from
India alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.4M | 68% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 15% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 7% |
| Belgium | $745K | 4.9% |
| South Africa | $687K | 4.5% |
| Uganda | $118K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $25K | 0.2% |
| Sweden | $24K | 0.2% |
| France | $22K | 0.1% |
| Switzerland | $19K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.28 per kg, 66% below the world average of $12.42, 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 petrol cars <1000cc imports (HS 8703.21): 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 8703.21: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity not over 1000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars <1000cc imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported petrol cars <1000cc worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars <1000cc to the DR Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($10.4 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and Japan (7%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 289% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars <1000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.28 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $12.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of petrol cars <1000cc to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 672%. The peak was 2022 at $18.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars <1000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars <1000cc is subheading 8703.21. 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 8703 page.
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