Car tires imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported car tires worth $2.9 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $2.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $1.4M | 937 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 931 t |
| 2017 | $966K | 285 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports car tires from
China alone supplied 91% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.7M | 92% |
| South Africa | $101K | 3.5% |
| Thailand | $54K | 1.9% |
| France | $28K | 1% |
| Benin | $16K | 0.6% |
| Brazil | $12K | 0.4% |
| Mauritania | $12K | 0.4% |
| Lebanon | $9K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.3% |
| Uganda | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.62 per kg, 49% below the world average of $5.18, 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 car tires imports (HS 4011.10): 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 4011.10: Rubber: new pneumatic tyres, of a kind used on motor cars (including station wagons and racing cars).
Common questions
What is the value of car tires imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported car tires worth $2.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 157th of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply car tires to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 91% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by South Africa (3%) and Thailand (2%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of car tires per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.62 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $5.18 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of car tires to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $966 thousand in 2017 to $2.9 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. The peak was 2023 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for car tires?
The HS code for car tires is subheading 4011.10. It sits in HS chapter 40 (rubber and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4011 page.
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