Vehicle diesel engines imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported vehicle diesel engines worth $10.6 million (650 tonnes). That is 17% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $10.6M | 650 t |
| 2023 | $12.8M | 861 t |
| 2022 | $10.4M | 832 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 412 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 460 t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 475 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 363 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 315 t |
Where the DR Congo imports vehicle diesel engines from
South Africa alone supplied 73% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $7.7M | 73% |
| China | $2.3M | 21% |
| Netherlands | $303K | 2.9% |
| Belgium | $129K | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $88K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.5% |
| India | $45K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $6K | 0.1% |
| Angola | $2K | 0% |
| Uganda | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.35 per kg, close to the world average of $15.56.
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 vehicle diesel engines imports (HS 8408.20): 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 8408.20: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle diesel engines imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported vehicle diesel engines worth $10.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 650 tonnes. That ranks it 67th of 204 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle diesel engines to the DR Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by China (21%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.35 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $15.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle diesel engines to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $10.6 million in 2024, an increase of 258%. The peak was 2023 at $12.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle diesel engines?
The HS code for vehicle diesel engines is subheading 8408.20. 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 8408 page.
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