Boring machinery parts imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $68.0 million of boring machinery parts in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 72% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% 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 | $68.0M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $39.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $70.5M | 3.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 16.5K t |
| 2020 | $16.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $14.4M | 550 t |
| 2018 | $27.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 2.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports boring machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were United States (32%), China (28%), Malaysia (22%). Among the main suppliers, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.7M | 32% |
| China | $18.8M | 28% |
| Malaysia | $14.9M | 22% |
| Singapore | $3.4M | 5% |
| Sweden | $2.9M | 4.3% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Angola | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $671K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $387K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.66 per kg, 85% above the world average of $12.81. 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.
Boring machinery parts exports from the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo exported $615 thousand of boring machinery parts in 2024 (81 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 86% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $527K | 86% |
| Angola | $89K | 15% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo boring machinery parts imports (HS 8431.43): 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 8431.43: Boring or sinking machinery: parts of the machinery of item no. 8430.41 or 8430.41.
Common questions
What is the value of boring machinery parts imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported boring machinery parts worth $68.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 72% on 2023.
Which countries supply boring machinery parts to the Republic of the Congo?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($21.7 million), followed by China (28%) and Malaysia (22%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 445% on the year.
What is the average import price of boring machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.66 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $12.81 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of boring machinery parts to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $68.0 million in 2024, an increase of 307%. The peak was 2022 at $70.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $34.3 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export boring machinery parts?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $615 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Angola and South Africa. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $67.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for boring machinery parts?
The HS code for boring machinery parts is subheading 8431.43. 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 8431 page.
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