Electric motor imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported electric motor worth $5.7 million (579 tonnes). That is 52% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $11.8 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 | $5.7M | 579 t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 651 t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 383 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 392 t |
| 2020 | $4.1M | 339 t |
| 2019 | $7.2M | 490 t |
| 2018 | $7.1M | 436 t |
| 2017 | $3.3M | 205 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports electric motor from
Most of the value came from France (25%), United States (23%), China (19%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+519% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.4M | 25% |
| United States | $1.3M | 23% |
| China | $1.1M | 19% |
| India | $391K | 6.9% |
| Lebanon | $334K | 5.9% |
| Italy | $300K | 5.3% |
| Germany | $194K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $171K | 3% |
| Turkey | $111K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $69K | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.53 | High power three-phase motors | 34% |
| 8501.52 | Three-phase AC motors to 75kw | 28% |
| 8501.10 | Low power electric motors | 6.3% |
| 8501.32 | DC motors 750w to 75kw | 6.2% |
| 8501.61 | AC alternators up to 75kva | 5.4% |
| 8501.40 | Single phase AC motors | 4.2% |
| 8501.31 | DC motors up to 750w | 3.9% |
| 8501.62 | AC alternators 75-375kva | 3.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.84 per kg, 27% below the world average of $13.41, 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 motor imports (HS 8501): 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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported electric motor worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 579 tonnes. That ranks it 148th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by the United States (23%) and China (19%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 519% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.84 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $13.41 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric motor to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.3 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $11.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8501.53 (34% of the value) and 8501.52 (28%).
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