Vehicle gearboxes imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the DR Congo imported vehicle gearboxes worth $7.3 million (385 tonnes). Value rose 5% 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 | $7.3M | 385 t |
| 2023 | $6.9M | 401 t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 387 t |
| 2021 | $5.1M | 225 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 240 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 370 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 261 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 93 t |
Where the DR Congo imports vehicle gearboxes from
Most of the value came from China (47%), South Africa (43%), United Kingdom (6%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.4M | 47% |
| South Africa | $3.1M | 43% |
| United Kingdom | $412K | 5.7% |
| France | $84K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $65K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $53K | 0.7% |
| India | $47K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $23K | 0.3% |
| Zambia | $21K | 0.3% |
| Sweden | $17K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.83 per kg, close to the world average of $16.79.
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 gearboxes imports (HS 8708.40): 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 8708.40: Vehicle parts: gear boxes and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle gearboxes imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported vehicle gearboxes worth $7.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 385 tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 219 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle gearboxes to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($3.4 million), followed by South Africa (43%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle gearboxes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.83 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $16.79 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle gearboxes to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $7.3 million in 2024, an increase of 460%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle gearboxes?
The HS code for vehicle gearboxes is subheading 8708.40. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
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