Crane imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of crane by the Republic of the Congo reached $6.7 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 70% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $24.8 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 | $6.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $22.5M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $13.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $4.7M | 739 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $24.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $10.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 497 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports crane from
The largest suppliers were Slovenia (26%), China (25%), Angola (20%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $1.8M | 27% |
| China | $1.7M | 25% |
| Angola | $1.4M | 21% |
| Belgium | $826K | 12% |
| India | $253K | 3.8% |
| Turkey | $249K | 3.7% |
| United States | $149K | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $135K | 2% |
| Portugal | $89K | 1.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $76K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.41 | Mobile cranes on tyres | 30% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks (other) | 27% |
| 8426.49 | Mobile cranes (tracked) | 21% |
| 8426.11 | Overhead travelling cranes | 9.6% |
| 8426.20 | Tower cranes | 4.6% |
| 8426.19 | Bridge and gantry cranes | 4.2% |
| 8426.12 | Mobile lifting frames and straddle carriers | 1.3% |
| 8426.91 | Vehicle-mounted cranes | 1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.13 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
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 Republic of the Congo crane imports (HS 8426): 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 8426: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported crane worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 70% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to the Republic of the Congo?
Slovenia was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by China (25%) and Angola (20%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 309% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.13 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.26 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of crane to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2019 at $24.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8426.41 (30% of the value) and 8426.99 (27%).
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