Electric heater imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $8.1 million of electric heater in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 21% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $8.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $6.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $3.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 400 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports electric heater from
China alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+96% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.6M | 68% |
| Turkey | $824K | 10% |
| France | $665K | 8.2% |
| Italy | $190K | 2.3% |
| United States | $156K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $91K | 1.1% |
| India | $86K | 1.1% |
| Germany | $82K | 1% |
| Egypt | $76K | 0.9% |
| South Korea | $70K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8516
| 8516.60 | Domestic cooking appliances | 35% |
| 8516.10 | Electric water heaters | 16% |
| 8516.40 | Electric irons | 14% |
| 8516.79 | Domestic heating appliances (other) | 14% |
| 8516.71 | Coffee and tea makers | 11% |
| 8516.50 | Microwave ovens | 3.8% |
| 8516.80 | Electric heating resistors | 3.4% |
| 8516.31 | Electric hair dryers | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8516.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.28 per kg, 38% below the world average of $10.19, 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 electric heater imports (HS 8516): 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 8516: Electric water, space, soil heaters; electro-thermic hair-dressing apparatus; hand dryers, irons; electro-thermic appliances for domestic purposes; electro heating resistors, not of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heater imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported electric heater worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heater to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($5.6 million), followed by Turkey (10%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 491% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heater per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.28 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $10.19 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric heater to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 182%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heater?
The HS code for electric heater is heading 8516. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8516.60 (35% of the value) and 8516.10 (16%).
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