Excavation machinery imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $24.7 million of excavation machinery in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value fell 24% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $32.4 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 | $24.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $32.4M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $8.4M | 430 t |
| 2021 | $17.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $7.0M | 289 t |
| 2018 | $15.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 3.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports excavation machinery from
Most of the value came from United States (42%), China (35%), Sweden (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+532% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $10.3M | 42% |
| China | $8.6M | 35% |
| Sweden | $2.0M | 8% |
| Finland | $1.3M | 5.4% |
| South Africa | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $549K | 2.2% |
| Turkey | $317K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $111K | 0.5% |
| Serbia | $100K | 0.4% |
| Angola | $90K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery (stationary) | 65% |
| 8430.41 | Self-propelled boring and sinking machinery | 16% |
| 8430.50 | Self-propelled earth handling machinery | 9.2% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and extractors | 5.2% |
| 8430.31 | Self-propelled rock and coal cutters | 2.4% |
| 8430.69 | Earth moving machinery (stationary, other) | 1.3% |
| 8430.39 | Rock and coal cutting machinery (stationary) | 0.2% |
| 8430.61 | Stationary compacting and tamping machinery | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.30 per kg, 213% above the world average of $2.65. 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.
Excavation machinery exports from the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo exported $1.5 million of excavation machinery in 2024 (66 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Netherlands accounted for 99% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 99% |
| Benin | $10K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo excavation machinery imports (HS 8430): 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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported excavation machinery worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 216 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to the Republic of the Congo?
The United States was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by China (35%) and Sweden (8%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 706% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.30 per kg in 2024, 213% above the world average of $2.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of excavation machinery to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. The peak was 2023 at $32.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $16.7 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export excavation machinery?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands and Benin. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $23.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8430.49 (65% of the value) and 8430.41 (16%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the Republic of the Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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