Cotton knit t-shirt imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of cotton knit t-shirt by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.6 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.1M | 853 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 990 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $920K | 910 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 780 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 673 t |
| 2017 | $3.1M | 865 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports cotton knit t-shirt from
China alone supplied 70% of it. Among the main suppliers, Indonesia grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.8M | 70% |
| Indonesia | $236K | 9% |
| India | $195K | 7.4% |
| Turkey | $120K | 4.6% |
| France | $55K | 2.1% |
| Hong Kong | $53K | 2% |
| Thailand | $33K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $30K | 1.1% |
| Mauritius | $24K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.19 per kg, 89% below the world average of $20.53, 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 cotton knit t-shirt imports (HS 6109.10): 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 6109.10: T-shirts, singlets and other vests: of cotton, knitted or crocheted.
Common questions
What is the value of cotton knit t-shirt imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported cotton knit t-shirt worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 139th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotton knit t-shirt to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by Indonesia (9%) and India (7%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 92% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotton knit t-shirt per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.19 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $20.53 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotton knit t-shirt to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.1 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $3.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotton knit t-shirt?
The HS code for cotton knit t-shirt is subheading 6109.10. It sits in HS chapter 61 (apparel and clothing accessories; knitted or crocheted). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6109 page.
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