Aluminium rods imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported aluminium rods worth $7.6 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 115% 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 | $7.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 550 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.9M | 922 t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 881 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 418 t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 651 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports aluminium rods from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 73% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.5M | 73% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 16% |
| Lebanon | $510K | 6.7% |
| South Africa | $88K | 1.2% |
| India | $53K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $45K | 0.6% |
| France | $26K | 0.4% |
| Malaysia | $25K | 0.3% |
| Portugal | $21K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $19K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7604
| 7604.21 | Aluminium alloy hollow profiles | 59% |
| 7604.29 | Aluminium alloy rods | 40% |
| 7604.10 | Pure aluminium rods | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7604.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.09 per kg, 37% below the world average of $4.88, 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 rods imports (HS 7604): 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 7604: Aluminium; bars, rods and profiles.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium rods imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported aluminium rods worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 115% on 2023.
Which countries supply aluminium rods to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($5.5 million), followed by Turkey (16%) and Lebanon (7%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 592% on the year.
What is the average import price of aluminium rods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.09 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $4.88 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of aluminium rods to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 229%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium rods?
The HS code for aluminium rods is heading 7604. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7604.21 (59% of the value) and 7604.29 (40%).
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