Special purpose vehicles imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported special purpose vehicles worth $45.9 million (10.9 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $92.5 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 | $45.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2023 | $46.1M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $52.7M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $23.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $20.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $29.3M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $92.5M | 8.8K t |
| 2017 | $13.1M | 1.9K t |
Where the DR Congo imports special purpose vehicles from
China alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $33.3M | 73% |
| Finland | $3.3M | 7.2% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 7.2% |
| India | $2.7M | 5.8% |
| Uganda | $854K | 1.9% |
| Spain | $507K | 1.1% |
| Zambia | $357K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $347K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $295K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $187K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.90 | Specialized service vehicles | 57% |
| 8705.10 | Crane trucks | 23% |
| 8705.40 | Concrete mixer trucks | 16% |
| 8705.30 | Fire trucks | 3.1% |
| 8705.20 | Mobile drilling vehicles | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.21 per kg, 40% below the world average of $7.07, 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 special purpose vehicles imports (HS 8705): 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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported special purpose vehicles worth $45.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 74th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($33.3 million), followed by Finland (7%) and South Africa (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Uganda grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.21 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $7.07 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of special purpose vehicles to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.1 million in 2017 to $45.9 million in 2024, an increase of 249%. The peak was 2018 at $92.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8705.90 (57% of the value) and 8705.10 (23%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the DR Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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