Bread and baked goods imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported bread and baked goods worth $15.2 million (8.7 thousand tonnes). That is 22% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $20.7 million.
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 | $15.2M | 8.7K t |
| 2023 | $19.4M | 13.3K t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 13.1K t |
| 2021 | $18.4M | 13.7K t |
| 2020 | $11.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.0M | 10.7K t |
| 2018 | $11.7M | 7.9K t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 7.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports bread and baked goods from
Most of the value came from India (32%), France (28%), Turkey (12%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
Product types under HS 1905
| 1905.31 | Sweet biscuits | 53% |
| 1905.90 | Bakery products (other) | 35% |
| 1905.32 | Waffles and wafers | 12% |
| 1905.40 | Rusks and toasted bread | 0.2% |
| 1905.20 | Gingerbread | 0% |
| 1905.10 | Crispbread | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 1905.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.74 per kg, 52% below the world average of $3.59, 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 bread and baked goods imports (HS 1905): 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 1905: Bread, pastry, cakes, biscuits, other bakers' wares, whether or not containing cocoa; communion wafers, empty cachets suitable for pharmaceutical use, sealing wafers, rice paper and similar products.
Common questions
What is the value of bread and baked goods imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported bread and baked goods worth $15.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply bread and baked goods to the Republic of the Congo?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by France (28%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 455% on the year.
What is the average import price of bread and baked goods per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.74 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $3.59 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bread and baked goods to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $15.2 million in 2024, an increase of 54%. The peak was 2022 at $20.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for bread and baked goods?
The HS code for bread and baked goods is heading 1905. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 1905.31 (53% of the value) and 1905.90 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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