Aluminium scrap exports from the Republic of the Congo: data, top buyers and prices
The Republic of the Congo exported $12.3 million of aluminium scrap in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Value rose 71% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.3M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $4.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.5M | 3.7K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo exports aluminium scrap to
India alone took 98% of it. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+71% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $12.1M | 98% |
| South Korea | $126K | 1% |
| China | $75K | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $59K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, close to the world average of $1.78.
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 aluminium scrap exports (HS 7602): 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 7602: Aluminium; waste and scrap.
Common questions
What is the value of aluminium scrap exported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo exported aluminium scrap worth $12.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 92nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 71% on 2023.
Which countries buy aluminium scrap from the Republic of the Congo?
India was the largest buyer with 98% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by South Korea (1%) and China (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 4 buyer countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average export price of aluminium scrap per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $1.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of aluminium scrap from the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.5 million in 2017 to $12.3 million in 2024, an increase of 126%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for aluminium scrap?
The HS code for aluminium scrap is heading 7602. In the Republic of the Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7602.00. It sits in HS chapter 76 (aluminium and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7602 page.
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