Cars imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $46.8 million of cars in 2024 (13.1 thousand tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $81.2 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 | $46.8M | 13.1K t |
| 2023 | $81.2M | 21.5K t |
| 2022 | $63.6M | 20.6K t |
| 2021 | $72.2M | 19.9K t |
| 2020 | $57.4M | 11.6K t |
| 2019 | $50.1M | 10.3K t |
| 2018 | $43.4M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $18.8M | 7.0K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports cars from
Most of the value came from Belgium (20%), United States (19%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $9.3M | 20% |
| United States | $9.1M | 19% |
| South Korea | $6.9M | 15% |
| China | $5.3M | 11% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 7.9% |
| Lebanon | $3.6M | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 4.3% |
| Canada | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| France | $1.8M | 3.8% |
| India | $753K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8703
| 8703.23 | Petrol cars 1500-3000cc | 37% |
| 8703.32 | Diesel cars 1500-2500cc | 21% |
| 8703.24 | Petrol cars >3000cc | 13% |
| 8703.22 | Petrol cars 1000-1500cc | 12% |
| 8703.21 | Petrol cars <1000cc | 4.8% |
| 8703.33 | Diesel cars >2500cc | 4.7% |
| 8703.40 | Hybrid petrol-electric cars | 2.8% |
| 8703.90 | Cars (other power types) | 2.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8703.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.58 per kg, 78% below the world average of $16.22, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo cars imports (HS 8703): 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 8703: Motor cars and other motor vehicles; principally designed for the transport of persons (other than those of heading no. 8702), including station wagons and racing cars.
Common questions
What is the value of cars imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported cars worth $46.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 161st of 225 countries worldwide. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply cars to the Republic of the Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by the United States (19%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.58 per kg in 2024, 78% below the world average of $16.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cars to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.8 million in 2017 to $46.8 million in 2024, an increase of 149%. The peak was 2023 at $81.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $54.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cars?
The HS code for cars is heading 8703. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8703.23 (37% of the value) and 8703.32 (21%).
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