Gearbox imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $9.4 million of gearbox in 2024 (365 tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $9.4M | 365 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 389 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 591 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 627 t |
| 2020 | $3.9M | 355 t |
| 2019 | $6.9M | 323 t |
| 2018 | $7.5M | 250 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 129 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports gearbox from
Most of the value came from France (37%), Sweden (19%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+566% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $3.5M | 38% |
| Sweden | $1.8M | 19% |
| China | $1.1M | 12% |
| United States | $662K | 7% |
| Germany | $491K | 5.2% |
| Netherlands | $406K | 4.3% |
| Norway | $248K | 2.6% |
| Belgium | $217K | 2.3% |
| India | $199K | 2.1% |
| Brazil | $118K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.30 | Plain shaft bearings and housings | 40% |
| 8483.40 | Gear boxes and speed changers | 16% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts and cranks | 16% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission gears and sprockets | 15% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings | 7.3% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels | 5.7% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings with bearings | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.80 per kg, 123% above the world average of $11.58. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo gearbox imports (HS 8483): 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 8483: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported gearbox worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 365 tonnes. That ranks it 130th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Sweden (19%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 566% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.80 per kg in 2024, 123% above the world average of $11.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gearbox to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 132%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8483.30 (40% of the value) and 8483.40 (16%).
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