Electrical switches imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electrical switches by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.7 million in 2024 (207 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $2.7M | 207 t |
| 2023 | $2.5M | 295 t |
| 2022 | $1.5M | 324 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 343 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 330 t |
| 2019 | $1.6M | 233 t |
| 2018 | $1.8M | 224 t |
| 2017 | $1.2M | 77 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports electrical switches from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), France (15%), Lebanon (8%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.0M | 39% |
| France | $399K | 15% |
| Lebanon | $220K | 8.2% |
| South Africa | $190K | 7.1% |
| Sweden | $151K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $137K | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $99K | 3.7% |
| Turkey | $89K | 3.3% |
| India | $74K | 2.8% |
| Germany | $52K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.94 per kg, 75% below the world average of $51.50, 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 switches imports (HS 8536.50): 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 8536.50: Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switches imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported electrical switches worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 207 tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switches to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($1.0 million), followed by France (15%) and Lebanon (8%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 570% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.94 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $51.50 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 switches to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.2 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 129%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switches?
The HS code for electrical switches is subheading 8536.50. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8536 page.
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