Light cotton fabric imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $27.1 million of light cotton fabric in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $45.3 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 | $27.1M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $27.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $8.3M | 854 t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 794 t |
| 2020 | $7.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $13.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2018 | $19.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $45.3M | 6.6K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports light cotton fabric from
China alone supplied 76% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+333% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.6M | 76% |
| Netherlands | $3.0M | 11% |
| India | $2.9M | 11% |
| Togo | $408K | 1.5% |
| Belgium | $82K | 0.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $72K | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $29K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $13K | 0.1% |
| Morocco | $6K | 0% |
| Kenya | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 5208
| 5208.52 | Printed medium plain cotton fabric | 98% |
| 5208.59 | Printed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 1% |
| 5208.13 | Unbleached light twill cotton fabric | 0.5% |
| 5208.19 | Unbleached light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 0.3% |
| 5208.39 | Dyed light woven cotton fabric (other weaves) | 0.2% |
| 5208.42 | Multi-colour medium plain cotton fabric | 0.1% |
| 5208.22 | Bleached medium plain cotton fabric | 0.1% |
| 5208.33 | Dyed light twill cotton fabric | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 5208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.35 per kg, close to the world average of $9.39.
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 light cotton fabric imports (HS 5208): 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 5208: Woven fabrics of cotton, containing 85% or more by weight of cotton, weighing not more than 200 g/m2.
Common questions
What is the value of light cotton fabric imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported light cotton fabric worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply light cotton fabric to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($20.6 million), followed by the Netherlands (11%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 333% on the year.
What is the average import price of light cotton fabric per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.35 per kg in 2024, 11% below the world average of $9.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light cotton fabric to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.3 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, a fall of 40%. The peak was 2017 at $45.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for light cotton fabric?
The HS code for light cotton fabric is heading 5208. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 5208.52 (98% of the value) and 5208.59 (1%).
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