Flashlight imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flashlight by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.7 million in 2024 (435 tonnes). That is 99% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | 435 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 335 t |
| 2022 | $944K | 408 t |
| 2021 | $1.2M | 646 t |
| 2020 | $876K | 450 t |
| 2019 | $1.4M | 766 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 510 t |
| 2017 | $1.7M | 36 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports flashlight from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 93% |
| France | $133K | 4.9% |
| Denmark | $10K | 0.4% |
| Romania | $7K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $5K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $5K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $4K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0.1% |
| Lebanon | $2K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 8513
| 8513.10 | Lamps: portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512) | 100% |
| 8513.90 | Flashlight parts | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8513.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.30 per kg, 58% below the world average of $15.05, 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 flashlight imports (HS 8513): 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 8513: Lamps; portable, electric, designed to function by their own source of energy (e.g. dry batteries, accumulators, magnetos), excluding lighting equipment of heading no. 8512.
Common questions
What is the value of flashlight imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported flashlight worth $2.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 435 tonnes. That ranks it 101st of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 99% on 2023.
Which countries supply flashlight to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by France (5%) and Denmark (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of flashlight per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.30 per kg in 2024, 58% below the world average of $15.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flashlight to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.7 million in 2017 to $2.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for flashlight?
The HS code for flashlight is heading 8513. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8513.10 (100% of the value) and 8513.90 (0%).
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