Piston engine imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of piston engine by the DR Congo reached $2.7 million in 2024 (519 tonnes). That is 47% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.1 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 | $2.7M | 519 t |
| 2023 | $5.1M | 726 t |
| 2022 | $3.8M | 657 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 489 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 549 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 921 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 733 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 242 t |
Where the DR Congo imports piston engine from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 62% |
| Japan | $503K | 19% |
| Uganda | $141K | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $129K | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $113K | 4.2% |
| France | $40K | 1.5% |
| Kenya | $26K | 1% |
| Germany | $23K | 0.9% |
| Finland | $18K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.32 | Vehicle engines 50-250cc | 46% |
| 8407.21 | Outboard marine motors | 30% |
| 8407.90 | Rotary piston engines (other) | 14% |
| 8407.34 | Vehicle engines over 1 litre | 9.1% |
| 8407.33 | Vehicle engines 250cc-1 litre | 0.2% |
| 8407.31 | Vehicle engines 50cc or less | 0% |
| 8407.10 | Aircraft piston engines | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.19 per kg, 71% below the world average of $17.78, 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 piston engine imports (HS 8407): 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported piston engine worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 519 tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 47% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Japan (19%) and Uganda (5%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.19 per kg in 2024, 71% below the world average of $17.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of piston engine to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $5.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8407.32 (46% of the value) and 8407.21 (30%).
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