Ceramic building bricks imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported ceramic building bricks worth $27.3 million (12.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 2381% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 27% 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 | $27.3M | 12.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.1M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $165K | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.0M | 3.4K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 6.1K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports ceramic building bricks from
China alone supplied 100% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.3M | 100% |
| Lebanon | $16K | 0.1% |
| South Africa | $10K | 0% |
| Portugal | $3K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Product types under HS 6904
| 6904.90 | Ceramic flooring blocks and tiles | 99% |
| 6904.10 | Clay building bricks | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6904.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.28 per kg, 744% above the world average of $0.27. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 ceramic building bricks imports (HS 6904): 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 6904: Ceramic building bricks, floor blocks, support or filler tiles and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic building bricks imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported ceramic building bricks worth $27.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports.
Which countries supply ceramic building bricks to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 100% of the value ($27.3 million), followed by Lebanon (0%) and South Africa (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 5 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 659% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic building bricks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.28 per kg in 2024, 744% above the world average of $0.27 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic building bricks to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $27.3 million in 2024, an increase of 425%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic building bricks?
The HS code for ceramic building bricks is heading 6904. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6904.90 (99% of the value) and 6904.10 (1%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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