Food processing machinery imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported food processing machinery worth $3.5 million (421 tonnes). Value fell 42% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $8.7 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 | $3.5M | 421 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 256 t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 367 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 200 t |
| 2020 | $8.7M | 304 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 298 t |
| 2018 | $2.8M | 292 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 406 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports food processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Italy (34%), Germany (15%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+586% on the year before).
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.80 | Food and beverage processing machinery (other) | 40% |
| 8438.10 | Bakery and pasta manufacturing machinery | 21% |
| 8438.90 | Food processing machinery parts | 21% |
| 8438.50 | Meat and poultry processing machinery | 9.6% |
| 8438.40 | Brewery equipment and machinery | 4.4% |
| 8438.60 | Fruit and vegetable processing machinery | 1.8% |
| 8438.20 | Confectionery and chocolate machinery | 1.1% |
| 8438.30 | Sugar manufacturing machinery | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.38 per kg, 69% below the world average of $26.89, 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 food processing machinery imports (HS 8438): 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 8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported food processing machinery worth $3.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 421 tonnes. That ranks it 145th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to the Republic of the Congo?
Italy was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Germany (15%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 586% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.38 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $26.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of food processing machinery to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $3.5 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2020 at $8.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8438.80 (40% of the value) and 8438.10 (21%).
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