Truck tires imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of truck tires by the DR Congo reached $32.1 million in 2024 (12.9 thousand tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $32.1M | 12.9K t |
| 2023 | $36.4M | 14.1K t |
| 2022 | $35.1M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $27.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $21.7M | 9.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.4M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $18.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 5.1K t |
Where the DR Congo imports truck tires from
China alone supplied 87% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.9M | 87% |
| South Korea | $989K | 3.1% |
| South Africa | $964K | 3% |
| Japan | $860K | 2.7% |
| India | $526K | 1.6% |
| Zambia | $246K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $195K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $149K | 0.5% |
| Uganda | $117K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $52K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.48 per kg, 28% below the world average of $3.43, 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 truck tires imports (HS 4011.20): 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 4011.20: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on buses or lorries.
Common questions
What is the value of truck tires imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported truck tires worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 102nd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply truck tires to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($27.9 million), followed by South Korea (3%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 214% on the year.
What is the average import price of truck tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.48 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $3.43 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of truck tires to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. The peak was 2023 at $36.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for truck tires?
The HS code for truck tires is subheading 4011.20. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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