Trucks imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of trucks by the Republic of the Congo reached $36.7 million in 2024 (11.1 thousand tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. 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 | $36.7M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $44.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2022 | $36.5M | 8.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2020 | $31.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $22.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $43.4M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $25.2M | 8.3K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports trucks from
Most of the value came from China (41%), India (26%), United States (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.1M | 41% |
| India | $9.6M | 26% |
| United States | $2.4M | 6.6% |
| Belgium | $2.2M | 6.1% |
| South Africa | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| Germany | $720K | 2% |
| Turkey | $686K | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $535K | 1.5% |
| Togo | $532K | 1.5% |
| Finland | $405K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8704
| 8704.23 | Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes | 41% |
| 8704.22 | Medium diesel trucks 5-20 tonnes | 31% |
| 8704.21 | Light diesel trucks <5 tonnes | 13% |
| 8704.10 | Off-highway dump trucks | 10% |
| 8704.31 | Light petrol trucks <5 tonnes | 3.9% |
| 8704.90 | Trucks (other power types) | 1% |
| 8704.32 | Petrol trucks >5 tonnes | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8704.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.31 per kg, 66% below the world average of $9.72, 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 trucks imports (HS 8704): 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 8704: Vehicles; for the transport of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of trucks imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported trucks worth $36.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 141st of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply trucks to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($15.1 million), followed by India (26%) and the United States (7%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 175% on the year.
What is the average import price of trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.31 per kg in 2024, 66% below the world average of $9.72 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of trucks to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.2 million in 2017 to $36.7 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2023 at $44.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $33.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for trucks?
The HS code for trucks is heading 8704. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8704.23 (41% of the value) and 8704.22 (31%).
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