Self-propelled earth handling machinery imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of self-propelled earth handling machinery by the DR Congo reached $15.7 million in 2024 (865 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 69% 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 | $15.7M | 865 t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 834 t |
| 2022 | $15.8M | 622 t |
| 2021 | $13.3M | 645 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 361 t |
| 2019 | $2.5M | 231 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 116 t |
| 2017 | $401K | 48 t |
Where the DR Congo imports self-propelled earth handling machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.7M | 55% |
| Finland | $5.6M | 36% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 7.3% |
| India | $269K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.20 per kg, 87% above the world average of $9.73. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 self-propelled earth handling machinery imports (HS 8430.50): 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 8430.50: Machinery: for handling earth, minerals or ores, self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of self-propelled earth handling machinery imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported self-propelled earth handling machinery worth $15.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 865 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply self-propelled earth handling machinery to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($8.7 million), followed by Finland (36%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 4 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 817% on the year.
What is the average import price of self-propelled earth handling machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.20 per kg in 2024, 87% above the world average of $9.73 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of self-propelled earth handling machinery to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $400 thousand in 2017 to $15.7 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for self-propelled earth handling machinery?
The HS code for self-propelled earth handling machinery is subheading 8430.50. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8430 page.
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