Petrol cars 1500-3000cc imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $71.6 million of petrol cars 1500-3000cc in 2024 (7.8 thousand tonnes). That is 11% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% 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 | $71.6M | 7.8K t |
| 2023 | $80.3M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $83.0M | 16.1K t |
| 2021 | $53.5M | 12.0K t |
| 2020 | $36.2M | 9.3K t |
| 2019 | $50.8M | 12.4K t |
| 2018 | $31.6M | 9.1K t |
| 2017 | $8.6M | 1.9K t |
Where the DR Congo imports petrol cars 1500-3000cc from
Japan alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Uganda grew fastest (+86% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $51.1M | 71% |
| Uganda | $5.0M | 7.1% |
| Canada | $3.9M | 5.4% |
| United States | $3.2M | 4.5% |
| China | $2.0M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $1.4M | 2% |
| South Africa | $974K | 1.4% |
| France | $887K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $526K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.13 per kg, 42% below the world average of $15.63, 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 1500-3000cc imports (HS 8703.23): 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 8703.23: Vehicles: with only spark-ignition internal combustion reciprocating piston engine, cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 3000cc.
Common questions
What is the value of petrol cars 1500-3000cc imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported petrol cars 1500-3000cc worth $71.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 106th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply petrol cars 1500-3000cc to the DR Congo?
Japan was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($51.1 million), followed by Uganda (7%) and Canada (5%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 251% on the year.
What is the average import price of petrol cars 1500-3000cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.13 per kg in 2024, 42% below the world average of $15.63 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 1500-3000cc to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.6 million in 2017 to $71.6 million in 2024, an increase of 732%. The peak was 2022 at $83.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $52.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc?
The HS code for petrol cars 1500-3000cc is subheading 8703.23. 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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