Transmission shafts and cranks imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of transmission shafts and cranks by the DR Congo reached $7.5 million in 2024 (692 tonnes). That is 4% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $7.5M | 692 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 578 t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 631 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 737 t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 624 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 431 t |
| 2018 | $6.1M | 382 t |
| 2017 | $5.0M | 338 t |
Where the DR Congo imports transmission shafts and cranks from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+484% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 51% |
| South Africa | $2.3M | 31% |
| Zambia | $652K | 8.7% |
| Belgium | $177K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $159K | 2.1% |
| India | $90K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $84K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $60K | 0.8% |
| United States | $29K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $25K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.84 per kg, 36% above the world average of $8.00. 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.
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The shipment records behind DR Congo transmission shafts and cranks imports (HS 8483.10): 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 8483.10: Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks.
Common questions
What is the value of transmission shafts and cranks imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported transmission shafts and cranks worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 692 tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply transmission shafts and cranks to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by South Africa (31%) and Zambia (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Zambia grew fastest among the top ten, up 484% on the year.
What is the average import price of transmission shafts and cranks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.84 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $8.00 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of transmission shafts and cranks to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.0 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2022 at $8.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for transmission shafts and cranks?
The HS code for transmission shafts and cranks is subheading 8483.10. 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 8483 page.
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