Leather bags and cases imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of leather bags and cases by the Republic of the Congo reached $20.3 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $20.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $18.1M | 5.3K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $4.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $8.0M | 1.7K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports leather bags and cases from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 93% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.9M | 93% |
| France | $633K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $192K | 1% |
| United States | $105K | 0.5% |
| Turkey | $99K | 0.5% |
| Pakistan | $93K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $41K | 0.2% |
| Czech Republic | $40K | 0.2% |
| Morocco | $28K | 0.1% |
| India | $22K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4202
| 4202.12 | Luggage (plastic or textile) | 41% |
| 4202.22 | Handbag (plastic or textile) | 36% |
| 4202.92 | Cases and containers (plastic or textile, other) | 17% |
| 4202.21 | Leather handbag | 2.2% |
| 4202.32 | Small goods (plastic or textile) | 2.1% |
| 4202.11 | Leather luggage | 1.3% |
| 4202.99 | Cases and containers (fibre or paperboard, other) | 0.5% |
| 4202.19 | Luggage (fibre or paperboard) | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.85 per kg, 76% below the world average of $20.00, 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 leather bags and cases imports (HS 4202): 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 4202: Trunks; suit, camera, jewellery, cutlery cases; travel, tool, similar bags; wholly or mainly covered by leather, composition leather, plastic sheeting, textile materials, vulcanised fibre, paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of leather bags and cases imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported leather bags and cases worth $20.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather bags and cases to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 93% of the value ($18.9 million), followed by France (3%) and Italy (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 57% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather bags and cases per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.85 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $20.00 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather bags and cases to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.0 million in 2017 to $20.3 million in 2024, an increase of 153%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather bags and cases?
The HS code for leather bags and cases is heading 4202. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4202.12 (41% of the value) and 4202.22 (36%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the Republic of the Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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