Alcohol imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported alcohol worth $5.4 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). That is 66% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $24.1 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 | $5.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $16.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $24.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2021 | $8.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2020 | $3.5M | 3.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 6.7K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports alcohol from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+133% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.0M | 55% |
| South Korea | $691K | 13% |
| Brazil | $524K | 9.6% |
| Netherlands | $500K | 9.2% |
| United States | $193K | 3.6% |
| Italy | $187K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $91K | 1.7% |
| France | $78K | 1.4% |
| India | $49K | 0.9% |
| Senegal | $30K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 2905
| 2905.44 | Pure sorbitol | 53% |
| 2905.32 | Propylene glycol | 17% |
| 2905.11 | Methanol | 11% |
| 2905.45 | Glycerol (HS 2905.45) | 10% |
| 2905.12 | Propanol | 4.1% |
| 2905.31 | Ethylene glycol | 2.6% |
| 2905.19 | Saturated monohydric alcohols (other) | 1.3% |
| 2905.39 | Glycols (other types) | 0.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 2905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.22 per kg, 118% above the world average of $0.56. 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo alcohol imports (HS 2905): 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 2905: Acyclic alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives.
Common questions
What is the value of alcohol imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported alcohol worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 211 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply alcohol to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($3.0 million), followed by South Korea (13%) and Brazil (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 286% on the year.
What is the average import price of alcohol per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.22 per kg in 2024, 118% above the world average of $0.56 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of alcohol to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. The peak was 2022 at $24.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for alcohol?
The HS code for alcohol is heading 2905. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 2905.44 (53% of the value) and 2905.32 (17%).
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