Glass bottles and jars imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported glass bottles and jars worth $7.1 million (10.2 thousand tonnes). That is 65% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.1 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 | $7.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 19.4K t |
| 2022 | $10.7M | 11.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 14.8K t |
| 2020 | $4.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 9.5K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 10.1K t |
| 2017 | $2.3M | 4.1K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports glass bottles and jars from
The largest suppliers were Morocco (50%), Nigeria (15%), Portugal (13%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+33% on the year before).
Product types under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 100% |
| 7010.20 | Glass stoppers and closures | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 30% below the world average of $0.98, 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 glass bottles and jars imports (HS 7010): 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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported glass bottles and jars worth $7.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 126th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass bottles and jars to the Republic of the Congo?
Morocco was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Nigeria (15%) and Portugal (13%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 504% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $0.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass bottles and jars to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.3 million in 2017 to $7.1 million in 2024, an increase of 213%. The peak was 2023 at $20.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
The HS code for glass bottles and jars is heading 7010. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 7010.90 (100% of the value) and 7010.20 (0%).
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