Base stations imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $20.2 million of base stations in 2024 (190 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 1036% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | $20.2M | 190 t |
| 2023 | $1.8M | 4 t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $386K | 6 t |
| 2020 | $1.7M | 11 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 10 t |
| 2018 | $313K | 13 t |
| 2017 | $3.6M | 23 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports base stations from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $19.5M | 96% |
| Mauritius | $282K | 1.4% |
| Norway | $259K | 1.3% |
| France | $210K | 1% |
| United States | $8K | 0% |
| Switzerland | $0K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $106.37 per kg, close to the world average of $90.45.
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 base stations imports (HS 8517.61): 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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported base stations worth $20.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 190 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports.
Which countries supply base stations to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($19.5 million), followed by Mauritius (1%) and Norway (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 431% on the year.
What is the average import price of base stations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $106.37 per kg in 2024, 18% above the world average of $90.45 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of base stations to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.6 million in 2017 to $20.2 million in 2024, an increase of 459%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. 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 8517 page.
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