Alkaline primary batteries imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $2.2 million of alkaline primary batteries in 2024 (13.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 598% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $4.1 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 | $2.2M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $308K | 258 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 420 t |
| 2021 | $147K | 165 t |
| 2020 | $215K | 331 t |
| 2019 | $329K | 267 t |
| 2018 | $3.5M | 550 t |
| 2017 | $4.1M | 21.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports alkaline primary batteries from
One supplier dominates: Hong Kong accounted for 83% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $1.8M | 83% |
| Tanzania | $334K | 16% |
| Angola | $5K | 0.2% |
| France | $5K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $4K | 0.2% |
| Lebanon | $3K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3K | 0.1% |
| Australia | $2K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.17 per kg, 92% below the world average of $2.07, 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 alkaline primary batteries imports (HS 8506.80): 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 8506.80: Cells and batteries: primary, (other than manganese dioxide, mercuric oxide, silver oxide, lithium or air-zinc).
Common questions
What is the value of alkaline primary batteries imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported alkaline primary batteries worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 598% on 2023.
Which countries supply alkaline primary batteries to the Republic of the Congo?
Hong Kong was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Tanzania (16%) and Angola (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 13 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of alkaline primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.17 per kg in 2024, 92% below the world average of $2.07 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of alkaline primary batteries to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.1 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, a fall of 47%. The peak was 2017 at $4.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for alkaline primary batteries?
The HS code for alkaline primary batteries is subheading 8506.80. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8506 page.
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