Trailers imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trailers by the DR Congo reached $48.7 million in 2024 (23.9 thousand tonnes). Value rose 42% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $48.7M | 23.9K t |
| 2023 | $34.3M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $21.4M | 13.9K t |
| 2021 | $18.2M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 4.5K t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $11.2M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 2.4K t |
Where the DR Congo imports trailers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 63% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+429% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | General cargo trailers | 57% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers | 17% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers (other types) | 12% |
| 8716.80 | Non-motorized vehicles (other) | 5.7% |
| 8716.20 | Agricultural loader trailers | 4.3% |
| 8716.90 | Trailer parts | 3.3% |
| 8716.10 | Caravan trailers | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.04 per kg, 54% below the world average of $4.45, 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 trailers imports (HS 8716): 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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported trailers worth $48.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($30.6 million), followed by South Africa (10%) and Brazil (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 429% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.04 per kg in 2024, 54% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of trailers to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $48.7 million in 2024, an increase of 473%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (57% of the value) and 8716.31 (17%).
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