High voltage switch imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of high voltage switch by the Republic of the Congo reached $4.3 million in 2024 (112 tonnes). Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% 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 | $4.3M | 112 t |
| 2023 | $4.1M | 308 t |
| 2022 | $2.6M | 180 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 119 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 73 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 165 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 110 t |
| 2017 | $1.8M | 51 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports high voltage switch from
The largest suppliers were South Africa (36%), China (31%), France (20%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+656% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Africa | $1.6M | 36% |
| China | $1.3M | 31% |
| France | $870K | 20% |
| Singapore | $141K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $83K | 1.9% |
| Brazil | $69K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $64K | 1.5% |
| India | $52K | 1.2% |
| Morocco | $51K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $33K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8535
| 8535.90 | High voltage apparatus (other) | 77% |
| 8535.30 | High voltage switches | 9.6% |
| 8535.10 | High voltage fuses | 5.7% |
| 8535.40 | Lightning arresters and surge suppressors | 4.3% |
| 8535.29 | High voltage circuit breakers | 2.6% |
| 8535.21 | Medium voltage circuit breakers | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8535.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.54 per kg, 40% above the world average of $27.55. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 high voltage switch imports (HS 8535): 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 8535: Electrical apparatus for switching, protecting electrical circuits, for making connections to or in electrical circuits; for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of high voltage switch imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported high voltage switch worth $4.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 223 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply high voltage switch to the Republic of the Congo?
South Africa was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by China (31%) and France (20%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 656% on the year.
What is the average import price of high voltage switch per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.54 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $27.55 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of high voltage switch to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.8 million in 2017 to $4.3 million in 2024, an increase of 138%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for high voltage switch?
The HS code for high voltage switch is heading 8535. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8535.90 (77% of the value) and 8535.30 (10%).
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