Aluminium products imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $4.2 million of aluminium products in 2024 (554 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $4.2M | 554 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 693 t |
| 2022 | $1.9M | 340 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 326 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 157 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 308 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 184 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports aluminium products from
Most of the value came from China (47%), Turkey (15%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 47% |
| Turkey | $626K | 15% |
| France | $417K | 10% |
| Lebanon | $368K | 8.8% |
| Denmark | $277K | 6.6% |
| Italy | $154K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $95K | 2.3% |
| India | $63K | 1.5% |
| United States | $61K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $56K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 7616
| 7616.99 | Aluminium: articles n.e.c. in heading 7616 | 98% |
| 7616.91 | Aluminium wire mesh | 2% |
| 7616.10 | Aluminium fasteners | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7616.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.55 per kg, 31% below the world average of $10.87, 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 aluminium products imports (HS 7616): 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 7616: Aluminium; articles n.e.c. in chapter 76.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium products imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported aluminium products worth $4.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 554 tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium products to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Turkey (15%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 426% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium products per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.55 per kg in 2024, 31% below the world average of $10.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium products to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.2 million in 2024, an increase of 232%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium products?
The HS code for aluminium products is heading 7616. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7616.99 (98% of the value) and 7616.91 (2%).
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