Cellulose imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cellulose by the Republic of the Congo reached $4.8 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Value rose 57% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 50% 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 | $4.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 875 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 514 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 247 t |
| 2020 | $428K | 98 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 429 t |
| 2018 | $968K | 237 t |
| 2017 | $277K | 111 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports cellulose from
China alone supplied 83% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+100% on the year before).
Product types under HS 3912
| 3912.31 | Carboxymethyl cellulose | 91% |
| 3912.39 | Cellulose ethers (other) | 7.9% |
| 3912.20 | Cellulose nitrate | 1.4% |
| 3912.90 | Cellulose derivatives (other) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3912.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.21 per kg, 34% below the world average of $4.87, 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 cellulose imports (HS 3912): 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 3912: Cellulose and its chemical derivatives, n.e.c. or included, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of cellulose imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported cellulose worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 90th of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply cellulose to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 83% of the value ($4.0 million), followed by Turkey (4%) and Belgium (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 100% on the year.
What is the average import price of cellulose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.21 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $4.87 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of cellulose to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $277 thousand in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cellulose?
The HS code for cellulose is heading 3912. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3912.31 (91% of the value) and 3912.39 (8%).
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