Concrete additives imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $2.3 million of concrete additives in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 46% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 31% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $4.3 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 | $2.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $4.3M | 747 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 523 t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 660 t |
| 2020 | $866K | 642 t |
| 2019 | $427K | 254 t |
| 2018 | $1.6M | 878 t |
| 2017 | $356K | 259 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports concrete additives from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Angola grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 70% |
| Angola | $212K | 9.1% |
| Namibia | $144K | 6.2% |
| South Africa | $70K | 3% |
| France | $53K | 2.3% |
| Italy | $42K | 1.8% |
| United States | $38K | 1.7% |
| Tunisia | $34K | 1.5% |
| Indonesia | $31K | 1.3% |
| Lebanon | $29K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.11 per kg, close to the world average of $0.93.
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 concrete additives imports (HS 3824.40): 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 3824.40: Cements, mortars or concretes: their prepared additives.
Common questions
What is the value of concrete additives imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported concrete additives worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply concrete additives to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Angola (9%) and Namibia (6%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 16 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of concrete additives per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.11 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $0.93 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of concrete additives to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $356 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 555%. The peak was 2023 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for concrete additives?
The HS code for concrete additives is subheading 3824.40. It sits in HS chapter 38 (chemical products n.e.c.). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3824 page.
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