Electrical machinery imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported electrical machinery worth $5.7 million (319 tonnes). That is 7% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $5.7M | 319 t |
| 2023 | $5.3M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.3M | 127 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 84 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 139 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 376 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 165 t |
| 2017 | $3.2M | 21 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports electrical machinery from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 54% |
| Brazil | $691K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $576K | 10% |
| United States | $561K | 9.8% |
| France | $184K | 3.2% |
| Sweden | $120K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $109K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $63K | 1.1% |
| South Africa | $33K | 0.6% |
| India | $29K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8543
| 8543.70 | Specialized electrical machines | 54% |
| 8543.90 | Electrical machinery parts | 31% |
| 8543.30 | Electroplating machinery | 14% |
| 8543.10 | Particle accelerators | 0.9% |
| 8543.20 | Signal generators | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8543.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.89 per kg, 76% below the world average of $74.10, 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 electrical machinery imports (HS 8543): 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 8543: Electrical machines and apparatus; having individual functions, not specified or included elsewhere in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical machinery imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported electrical machinery worth $5.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 319 tonnes. That ranks it 123rd of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical machinery to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Brazil (12%) and the United Kingdom (10%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 959% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.89 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $74.10 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical machinery to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.2 million in 2017 to $5.7 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical machinery?
The HS code for electrical machinery is heading 8543. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8543.70 (54% of the value) and 8543.90 (31%).
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