Diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc by the Republic of the Congo reached $10.0 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $10.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.7M | 915 t |
| 2017 | $2.6M | 976 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports diesel cars 1500-2500cc from
Most of the value came from United States (45%), South Korea (27%), Belgium (17%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.5M | 45% |
| South Korea | $2.7M | 27% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $280K | 2.8% |
| France | $223K | 2.2% |
| China | $216K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $73K | 0.7% |
| Togo | $42K | 0.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $32K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $29K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.68 per kg, 74% below the world average of $13.99, 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo diesel cars 1500-2500cc imports (HS 8703.32): 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 8703.32: Vehicles: with only compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), cylinder capacity over 1500 but not over 2500cc.
Common questions
What is the value of diesel cars 1500-2500cc imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported diesel cars 1500-2500cc worth $10.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel cars 1500-2500cc to the Republic of the Congo?
The United States was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($4.5 million), followed by South Korea (27%) and Belgium (17%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 146% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel cars 1500-2500cc per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.68 per kg in 2024, 74% below the world average of $13.99 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diesel cars 1500-2500cc to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.6 million in 2017 to $10.0 million in 2024, an increase of 286%. The peak was 2023 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc?
The HS code for diesel cars 1500-2500cc is subheading 8703.32. 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 8703 page.
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