Trailers imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported trailers worth $13.8 million (6.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $13.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2023 | $11.2M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $5.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 1.6K t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports trailers from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.4M | 69% |
| United States | $1.5M | 11% |
| Turkey | $775K | 5.6% |
| Romania | $600K | 4.4% |
| Sri Lanka | $366K | 2.7% |
| Belgium | $309K | 2.3% |
| France | $306K | 2.2% |
| India | $270K | 2% |
| Germany | $68K | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $59K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | General cargo trailers | 54% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers (other types) | 16% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers | 11% |
| 8716.80 | Non-motorized vehicles (other) | 8.9% |
| 8716.90 | Trailer parts | 7.6% |
| 8716.10 | Caravan trailers | 1.2% |
| 8716.20 | Agricultural loader trailers | 1.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.25 per kg, 49% below the world average of $4.45, 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 trailers imports (HS 8716): 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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported trailers worth $13.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 118th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply trailers to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($9.4 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Turkey (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 462% on the year.
What is the average import price of trailers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.25 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $4.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trailers to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $13.8 million in 2024, an increase of 321%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (54% of the value) and 8716.40 (16%).
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