Specialized service vehicles imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported specialized service vehicles worth $16.1 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $26.3 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 | $16.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $25.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 321 t |
| 2020 | $5.4M | 390 t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 339 t |
| 2018 | $26.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $10.3M | 1.7K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports specialized service vehicles from
China alone supplied 88% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 88% |
| France | $623K | 3.9% |
| United States | $515K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $426K | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $237K | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $62K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $53K | 0.3% |
| South Africa | $41K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $27K | 0.2% |
| Slovenia | $9K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.76 per kg, 34% above the world average of $11.05. 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo specialized service vehicles imports (HS 8705.90): 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 8705.90: Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c. in heading no. 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized service vehicles imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported specialized service vehicles worth $16.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 75th of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized service vehicles to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by France (4%) and the United States (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 690% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized service vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.76 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $11.05 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of specialized service vehicles to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.3 million in 2017 to $16.1 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2018 at $26.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized service vehicles?
The HS code for specialized service vehicles is subheading 8705.90. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
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