Public transit buses imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported public transit buses worth $10.5 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). That is 49% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.7 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 | $10.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $9.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $9.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.5M | 1.5K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports public transit buses from
Most of the value came from India (49%), China (38%), Italy (7%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.2M | 50% |
| China | $4.0M | 38% |
| Italy | $732K | 6.9% |
| United States | $206K | 2% |
| South Korea | $103K | 1% |
| Belgium | $43K | 0.4% |
| Kenya | $40K | 0.4% |
| Netherlands | $34K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $28K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $25K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8702
| 8702.10 | Diesel buses | 99% |
| 8702.90 | Buses (other power types) | 1.3% |
| 8702.20 | Hybrid diesel-electric buses | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8702.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.35 per kg, 38% below the world average of $11.87, 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 public transit buses imports (HS 8702): 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 8702: Vehicles; public transport passenger type.
Common questions
What is the value of public transit buses imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported public transit buses worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 128th of 210 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply public transit buses to the Republic of the Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by China (38%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 101% on the year.
What is the average import price of public transit buses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.35 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $11.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of public transit buses to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.5 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for public transit buses?
The HS code for public transit buses is heading 8702. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8702.10 (99% of the value) and 8702.90 (1%).
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