Glue imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $3.8 million of glue in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $3.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $2.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 929 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 999 t |
| 2018 | $1.9M | 816 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 673 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports glue from
The largest suppliers were France (26%), China (24%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $997K | 26% |
| China | $907K | 24% |
| Germany | $367K | 9.6% |
| India | $334K | 8.7% |
| Portugal | $295K | 7.7% |
| Netherlands | $211K | 5.5% |
| United States | $190K | 5% |
| Lebanon | $130K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $128K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $73K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 3506
| 3506.91 | Polymer adhesive | 62% |
| 3506.10 | Retail adhesive | 22% |
| 3506.99 | Multi-purpose adhesive | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.13 per kg, 26% below the world average of $4.24, 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 glue imports (HS 3506): 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 3506: Prepared glues and other prepared adhesives, n.e.c. or included; products suitable for use as glues or adhesives, put up for retail sale as glues or adhesives, not exceeding 1kg net weight.
Common questions
What is the value of glue imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported glue worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 135th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply glue to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($997 thousand), followed by China (24%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Lebanon grew fastest among the top ten, up 147% on the year.
What is the average import price of glue per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.13 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $4.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glue to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 83%. The peak was 2022 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for glue?
The HS code for glue is heading 3506. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3506.91 (62% of the value) and 3506.10 (22%).
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