Vehicle parts (other types) imports in the DR Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The DR Congo imported $51.3 million of vehicle parts (other types) in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 43% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $90.6 million.
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 | $51.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2023 | $90.6M | 24.1K t |
| 2022 | $77.1M | 21.6K t |
| 2021 | $50.0M | 17.4K t |
| 2020 | $35.1M | 15.0K t |
| 2019 | $41.1M | 17.7K t |
| 2018 | $30.1M | 13.1K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 1.4K t |
Where the DR Congo imports vehicle parts (other types) from
Most of the value came from China (49%), South Africa (15%), Belgium (12%). Among the main suppliers, Zambia grew fastest (+257% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.1M | 49% |
| South Africa | $7.5M | 15% |
| Belgium | $6.0M | 12% |
| Zambia | $4.4M | 8.6% |
| India | $4.0M | 7.9% |
| France | $2.1M | 4.1% |
| United States | $464K | 0.9% |
| Canada | $374K | 0.7% |
| Netherlands | $285K | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $261K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.49 per kg, close to the world average of $9.97.
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 parts (other types) imports (HS 8708.99): 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 8708.99: Vehicle parts and accessories: n.e.c. in heading no. 8708.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle parts (other types) imported by the DR Congo?
The DR Congo imported vehicle parts (other types) worth $51.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle parts (other types) to the DR Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($25.1 million), followed by South Africa (15%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 425% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle parts (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.49 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $9.97 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 parts (other types) to the DR Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $51.3 million in 2024, an increase of 284%. The peak was 2023 at $90.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle parts (other types)?
The HS code for vehicle parts (other types) is subheading 8708.99. 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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