Vehicle bodies imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported vehicle bodies worth $31.0 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 78% 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 | $31.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $25.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 909 t |
| 2021 | $8.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $8.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 306 t |
| 2018 | $760K | 82 t |
| 2017 | $558K | 77 t |
Where the DR Congo imports vehicle bodies from
Japan alone supplied 79% of it. Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $24.6M | 79% |
| South Africa | $2.8M | 8.9% |
| Indonesia | $1.9M | 6.2% |
| China | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| Kenya | $121K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $70K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.1% |
| Germany | $6K | 0% |
| Angola | $5K | 0% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8707
| 8707.90 | Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) | 100% |
| 8707.10 | Car bodies (including cabs) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8707.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.24 per kg, 36% above the world average of $9.00. 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 vehicle bodies imports (HS 8707): 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 8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported vehicle bodies worth $31.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle bodies to the DR Congo?
Japan was the largest supplier with 79% of the value ($24.6 million), followed by South Africa (9%) and Indonesia (6%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 842% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle bodies per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.24 per kg in 2024, 36% above the world average of $9.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle bodies to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $558 thousand in 2017 to $31.0 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies?
The HS code for vehicle bodies is heading 8707. In the DR Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8707.90 (100% of the value) and 8707.10 (0%).
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