Engineering plastic imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of engineering plastic by the Republic of the Congo reached $6.8 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.3 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 | $6.8M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2020 | $5.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $5.4M | 4.6K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports engineering plastic from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 65% of the value.
Product types under HS 3907
| 3907.61 | Polyethylene terephthalate (high viscosity) | 41% |
| 3907.20 | Polyether resins | 30% |
| 3907.50 | Alkyd resins | 20% |
| 3907.30 | Epoxy resins | 7.5% |
| 3907.40 | Polycarbonate resin | 0.4% |
| 3907.70 | Polylactic acid | 0.4% |
| 3907.91 | Unsaturated polyester resin | 0.4% |
| 3907.10 | Polyacetal resin | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3907.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.32 per kg, 30% below the world average of $1.89, 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo engineering plastic imports (HS 3907): 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 3907: Polyacetals, other polyethers and epoxide resins, in primary forms; polycarbonates, alkyd resins, polyallyl esters and other polyesters, in primary forms.
Common questions
What is the value of engineering plastic imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported engineering plastic worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply engineering plastic to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by Egypt (18%) and France (4%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 474% on the year.
What is the average import price of engineering plastic per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.32 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $1.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of engineering plastic to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.4 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for engineering plastic?
The HS code for engineering plastic is heading 3907. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3907.61 (41% of the value) and 3907.20 (30%).
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