Chemical product imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of chemical product by the Republic of the Congo reached $31.0 million in 2024 (15.1 thousand tonnes). That is 46% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $57.5 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 | $31.0M | 15.1K t |
| 2023 | $57.5M | 14.6K t |
| 2022 | $34.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2021 | $21.1M | 5.4K t |
| 2020 | $12.4M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $29.7M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 3.9K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports chemical product from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), United States (23%), France (7%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.2M | 46% |
| United States | $7.2M | 23% |
| France | $2.1M | 6.8% |
| Singapore | $1.8M | 5.9% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $943K | 3% |
| Ireland | $688K | 2.2% |
| Angola | $475K | 1.5% |
| Namibia | $449K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $425K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 3824
| 3824.99 | Chemical products, mixtures and preparations: n.e.c. heading 3824 | 90% |
| 3824.40 | Concrete additives | 7.5% |
| 3824.50 | Prepared mortars and concretes | 1.8% |
| 3824.78 | HFC/PFC refrigerant blends | 0.5% |
| 3824.91 | Organophosphorus chemical compounds | 0.3% |
| 3824.79 | Halogenated hydrocarbon mixtures | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3824.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.05 per kg, close to the world average of $2.21.
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 chemical product imports (HS 3824): 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 3824: Prepared binders for foundry moulds or cores; chemical products and preparations of the chemical or allied industries (including those consisting of mixtures of natural products), not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of chemical product imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported chemical product worth $31.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 103rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply chemical product to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($14.2 million), followed by the United States (23%) and France (7%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Angola grew fastest among the top ten, up 981% on the year.
What is the average import price of chemical product per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.05 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $2.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of chemical product to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $31.0 million in 2024, an increase of 172%. The peak was 2023 at $57.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for chemical product?
The HS code for chemical product is heading 3824. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3824.99 (90% of the value) and 3824.40 (8%).
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