Brooms and brushes imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of brooms and brushes by the Republic of the Congo reached $5.4 million in 2024 (992 tonnes). That is 73% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $5.4M | 993 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $3.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 287 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports brooms and brushes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 88% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+87% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.8M | 88% |
| France | $322K | 5.9% |
| Nigeria | $112K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $37K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $35K | 0.7% |
| Lebanon | $31K | 0.6% |
| Romania | $28K | 0.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $12K | 0.2% |
| Tunisia | $10K | 0.2% |
| Norway | $10K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9603
| 9603.90 | Mop | 69% |
| 9603.21 | Toothbrush | 15% |
| 9603.40 | Paint brush | 9.9% |
| 9603.50 | Industrial brush | 3% |
| 9603.30 | Makeup brush | 2.2% |
| 9603.29 | Hair brush | 0.2% |
| 9603.10 | Broom | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9603.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.49 per kg, 39% below the world average of $9.01, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo brooms and brushes imports (HS 9603): 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 9603: Brooms, brushes (including parts of machines), hand operated floor sweepers, mops and feather dusters; knots and tufts for broom or brush making; paint pads and rollers; squeegees.
Common questions
What is the value of brooms and brushes imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported brooms and brushes worth $5.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 992 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 73% on 2023.
Which countries supply brooms and brushes to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 88% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by France (6%) and Nigeria (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Tunisia grew fastest among the top ten, up 396% on the year.
What is the average import price of brooms and brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.49 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $9.01 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of brooms and brushes to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $5.4 million in 2024, an increase of 156%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for brooms and brushes?
The HS code for brooms and brushes is heading 9603. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9603.90 (69% of the value) and 9603.21 (15%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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