Public transit buses imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $22.1 million of public transit buses in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 49% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $42.9 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 | $22.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $42.9M | 6.4K t |
| 2022 | $27.9M | 5.5K t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $9.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $4.9M | 550 t |
Where the DR Congo imports public transit buses from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), India (30%), Japan (14%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.8M | 40% |
| India | $6.7M | 30% |
| Japan | $3.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.1M | 9.3% |
| Kenya | $488K | 2.2% |
| Uganda | $478K | 2.2% |
| Zambia | $141K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $103K | 0.5% |
| Belgium | $92K | 0.4% |
| Tanzania | $68K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8702
| 8702.10 | Diesel buses | 96% |
| 8702.90 | Buses (other power types) | 3.8% |
| 8702.30 | Hybrid diesel-electric buses (used) | 0.2% |
| 8702.20 | Hybrid diesel-electric buses | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.13 per kg, 40% below the world average of $11.87, 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 public transit buses imports (HS 8702): 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 8702: Vehicles; public transport passenger type.
Common questions
What is the value of public transit buses imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported public transit buses worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 109th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply public transit buses to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by India (30%) and Japan (14%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of public transit buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.13 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of public transit buses to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.9 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 354%. The peak was 2023 at $42.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for public transit buses?
The HS code for public transit buses is heading 8702. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8702.10 (96% of the value) and 8702.90 (4%).
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