Railway freight cars imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of railway freight cars by the DR Congo reached $4.0 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 74% from 2023. Over 2018-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.6 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 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $287K | 121 t |
| 2021 | $5K | - |
| 2020 | $4K | 14 t |
| 2019 | $3K | 5 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 336 t |
Where the DR Congo imports railway freight cars from
Zambia alone supplied 63% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Zambia | $2.5M | 63% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 36% |
| Netherlands | $57K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8606
| 8606.99 | Freight cars (other types) | 99% |
| 8606.10 | Tank wagons | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8606.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.02 per kg, 38% below the world average of $4.88, 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 railway freight cars imports (HS 8606): 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 8606: Railway or tramway goods vans and wagons; not self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of railway freight cars imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported railway freight cars worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 50th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway freight cars to the DR Congo?
Zambia was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by South Africa (36%) and the Netherlands (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 3 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of railway freight cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.02 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $4.88 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of railway freight cars to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.0 million in 2018 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2023 at $15.6 million. Over 7 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway freight cars?
The HS code for railway freight cars is heading 8606. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8606.99 (99% of the value) and 8606.10 (1%).
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