Lifting machinery parts imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $93.4 million of lifting machinery parts in 2024 (7.1 thousand tonnes). That is 55% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% 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 | $93.4M | 7.1K t |
| 2023 | $60.2M | 4.0K t |
| 2022 | $84.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2021 | $33.2M | 17.8K t |
| 2020 | $25.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $28.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $39.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $29.3M | 3.5K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports lifting machinery parts from
Most of the value came from China (28%), United States (26%), Malaysia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.6M | 29% |
| United States | $23.8M | 26% |
| Malaysia | $15.3M | 16% |
| Sweden | $6.8M | 7.3% |
| France | $4.1M | 4.4% |
| Singapore | $3.7M | 3.9% |
| Turkey | $1.5M | 1.6% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 1.3% |
| Angola | $1.2M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8431
| 8431.43 | Boring machinery parts | 73% |
| 8431.49 | Earthmoving machinery parts (other) | 17% |
| 8431.39 | Conveyor machinery parts | 4.2% |
| 8431.10 | Hoist and pulley tackle parts | 2% |
| 8431.31 | Lift and escalator parts | 1.4% |
| 8431.41 | Buckets, grabs and grips for cranes | 1.3% |
| 8431.20 | Forklift parts | 0.8% |
| 8431.42 | Bulldozer blades | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8431.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.08 per kg, 95% above the world average of $6.72. 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.
Lifting machinery parts exports from the Republic of the Congo
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo exported lifting machinery parts worth $631 thousand (83 tonnes). Netherlands alone took 83% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $527K | 83% |
| Angola | $95K | 15% |
| Malaysia | $5K | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $3K | 0.4% |
| France | $1K | 0.2% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo lifting machinery parts imports (HS 8431): 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 8431: Machinery parts; used solely or principally with the machinery of heading no. 8425 to 8430.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting machinery parts imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported lifting machinery parts worth $93.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 72nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting machinery parts to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by the United States (26%) and Malaysia (16%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.08 per kg in 2024, 95% above the world average of $6.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifting machinery parts to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $29.3 million in 2017 to $93.4 million in 2024, an increase of 219%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $49.3 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export lifting machinery parts?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $631 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Angola and Malaysia. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $92.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting machinery parts?
The HS code for lifting machinery parts is heading 8431. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8431.43 (73% of the value) and 8431.49 (17%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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