Barbed wire imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of barbed wire by the Republic of the Congo reached $3.1 million in 2024 (868 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 200% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $3.1M | 868 t |
| 2023 | $1.0M | 275 t |
| 2022 | $883K | 354 t |
| 2021 | $491K | 216 t |
| 2020 | $243K | 233 t |
| 2019 | $197K | 114 t |
| 2018 | $346K | 245 t |
| 2017 | $704K | 235 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports barbed wire from
China alone supplied 95% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+216% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.9M | 95% |
| Brazil | $71K | 2.3% |
| Turkey | $60K | 2% |
| Kenya | $7K | 0.2% |
| India | $5K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.52 per kg, 135% above the world average of $1.50. 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 barbed wire imports (HS 7313): 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 7313: Barbed wire of iron or steel; twisted hoop or single flat wire, barbed or not and loosely twisted double wire, of a kind used for fencing, of iron or steel.
Common questions
What is the value of barbed wire imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported barbed wire worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 868 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 200% on 2023.
Which countries supply barbed wire to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 95% of the value ($2.9 million), followed by Brazil (2%) and Turkey (2%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 359% on the year.
What is the average import price of barbed wire per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.52 per kg in 2024, 135% above the world average of $1.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of barbed wire to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $704 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 334%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $867 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for barbed wire?
The HS code for barbed wire is heading 7313. In the Republic of the Congo all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7313.00. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7313 page.
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