Specialized machinery parts imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported specialized machinery parts worth $10.2 million (400 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $14.4 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 | $10.2M | 400 t |
| 2023 | $9.2M | 319 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 247 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 98 t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 208 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 168 t |
| 2018 | $8.4M | 175 t |
| 2017 | $14.4M | 311 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports specialized machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Norway (26%), Malaysia (18%), Italy (17%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Norway | $2.6M | 26% |
| Malaysia | $1.8M | 18% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 17% |
| United States | $732K | 7.2% |
| Angola | $689K | 6.7% |
| China | $536K | 5.2% |
| France | $501K | 4.9% |
| Namibia | $310K | 3% |
| United Kingdom | $300K | 2.9% |
| Romania | $220K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $25.57 per kg, close to the world average of $25.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized machinery parts exports from the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo exported $2.3 million of specialized machinery parts in 2024 (15 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Angola accounted for 95% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Angola | $2.2M | 95% |
| Norway | $99K | 4.3% |
| Sweden | $24K | 1% |
| Netherlands | $2K | 0.1% |
| Malaysia | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo specialized machinery parts imports (HS 8479.90): 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 8479.90: Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery parts imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported specialized machinery parts worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 400 tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery parts to the Republic of the Congo?
Norway was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by Malaysia (18%) and Italy (17%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 374% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $25.57 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $25.44 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized machinery parts to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $14.4 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2017 at $14.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export specialized machinery parts?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Angola, Norway and Sweden. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery parts?
The HS code for specialized machinery parts is subheading 8479.90. 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 8479 page.
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