Industrial diesel engines imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $2.7 million of industrial diesel engines in 2024 (306 tonnes). Value rose 58% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.1 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 | $2.7M | 306 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 83 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 193 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 87 t |
| 2020 | $907K | 83 t |
| 2019 | $593K | 50 t |
| 2018 | $714K | 99 t |
| 2017 | $445K | 39 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports industrial diesel engines from
Most of the value came from United States (27%), Lebanon (24%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $721K | 27% |
| Lebanon | $627K | 24% |
| China | $588K | 22% |
| France | $475K | 18% |
| Turkey | $165K | 6.2% |
| Serbia | $44K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $37K | 1.4% |
| Germany | $6K | 0.2% |
| Canada | $2K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.72 per kg, 35% below the world average of $13.37, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported industrial diesel engines worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 306 tonnes. That ranks it 112th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to the Republic of the Congo?
The United States was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($721 thousand), followed by Lebanon (24%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 204% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.72 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $13.37 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $445 thousand in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 499%. The peak was 2022 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. 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 8408 page.
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