Alarm system imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of alarm system by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.4 million in 2024 (62 tonnes). That is 85% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $15.6 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 | $2.4M | 62 t |
| 2023 | $15.6M | 72 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 32 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 45 t |
| 2020 | $1.1M | 70 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 31 t |
| 2018 | $3.1M | 155 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 21 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports alarm system from
The largest suppliers were France (34%), China (32%), South Africa (9%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest (+319% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $819K | 34% |
| China | $762K | 32% |
| South Africa | $215K | 9% |
| Italy | $143K | 6% |
| United Kingdom | $132K | 5.5% |
| India | $73K | 3.1% |
| United States | $68K | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $41K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $33K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8531
| 8531.20 | LED and LCD indicator panels | 44% |
| 8531.10 | Burglar and fire alarms | 28% |
| 8531.90 | Signalling apparatus parts | 19% |
| 8531.80 | Electric signalling apparatus (other) | 9.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8531.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.55 per kg, 47% below the world average of $72.84, 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo alarm system imports (HS 8531): 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 8531: Signalling apparatus; electric sound or visual (e.g. bells, sirens, indicator panels, burglar or fire alarms), excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of alarm system imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported alarm system worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 62 tonnes. That ranks it 132nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 85% on 2023.
Which countries supply alarm system to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($819 thousand), followed by China (32%) and South Africa (9%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 673% on the year.
What is the average import price of alarm system per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.55 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $72.84 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alarm system to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. The peak was 2023 at $15.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for alarm system?
The HS code for alarm system is heading 8531. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8531.20 (44% of the value) and 8531.10 (28%).
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