Lifts and skip hoists imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported lifts and skip hoists worth $2.5 million (471 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.5M | 471 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 372 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 273 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 456 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 212 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 310 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 575 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 374 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports lifts and skip hoists from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Lebanon (30%), Spain (14%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $928K | 38% |
| Lebanon | $735K | 30% |
| Spain | $356K | 14% |
| United States | $166K | 6.7% |
| India | $159K | 6.5% |
| Turkey | $94K | 3.8% |
| France | $29K | 1.2% |
| Norway | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.24 per kg, close to the world average of $5.17.
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 lifts and skip hoists imports (HS 8428.10): 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 8428.10: Lifts and skip hoists.
Common questions
What is the value of lifts and skip hoists imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported lifts and skip hoists worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 471 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 209 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifts and skip hoists to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($928 thousand), followed by Lebanon (30%) and Spain (14%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 607% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifts and skip hoists per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.24 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $5.17 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lifts and skip hoists to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifts and skip hoists?
The HS code for lifts and skip hoists is subheading 8428.10. 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 8428 page.
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