Front-end loaders imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported front-end loaders worth $3.9 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $4.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 861 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 900 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 619 t |
| 2019 | $2.7M | 497 t |
| 2018 | $4.8M | 838 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 562 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports front-end loaders from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 76% |
| India | $291K | 7.4% |
| Netherlands | $130K | 3.3% |
| Belgium | $127K | 3.3% |
| United States | $76K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $68K | 1.7% |
| Switzerland | $67K | 1.7% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $62K | 1.6% |
| Lebanon | $45K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $26K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.34 per kg, 65% below the world average of $6.70, 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 front-end loaders imports (HS 8429.51): 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 8429.51: Front-end shovel loaders.
Common questions
What is the value of front-end loaders imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported front-end loaders worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply front-end loaders to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by India (7%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 60% on the year.
What is the average import price of front-end loaders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024, 65% below the world average of $6.70 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of front-end loaders to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, an increase of 86%. The peak was 2018 at $4.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for front-end loaders?
The HS code for front-end loaders is subheading 8429.51. 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 8429 page.
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