Light fixtures imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported light fixtures worth $20.5 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Value fell 5% from 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 | $20.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $21.6M | 894 t |
| 2022 | $11.8M | 687 t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 715 t |
| 2020 | $10.0M | 711 t |
| 2019 | $5.5M | 784 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 913 t |
| 2017 | $8.4M | 960 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports light fixtures from
China alone supplied 81% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 81% |
| France | $1.0M | 4.9% |
| Lebanon | $782K | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $272K | 1.3% |
| India | $230K | 1.1% |
| Spain | $212K | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $199K | 1% |
| Morocco | $172K | 0.8% |
| Belgium | $164K | 0.8% |
| Turkey | $132K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 9405
| 9405.40 | Electric light fixture | 72% |
| 9405.10 | Chandelier | 14% |
| 9405.99 | Lamp metal parts | 6.4% |
| 9405.60 | Illuminated sign | 3.6% |
| 9405.20 | Table lamp | 1.1% |
| 9405.91 | Lamp glass shade | 0.8% |
| 9405.92 | Plastic lampshade | 0.7% |
| 9405.30 | Christmas light | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9405.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.54 per kg, 23% below the world average of $13.60, 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 light fixtures imports (HS 9405): 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 9405: Luminaires and light fittings; including searchlights, spotlights and parts thereof, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, name-plates and the like, having permanently fixed light source and parts thereof n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of light fixtures imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported light fixtures worth $20.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 125th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply light fixtures to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by France (5%) and Lebanon (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 908% on the year.
What is the average import price of light fixtures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.54 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $13.60 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of light fixtures to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.4 million in 2017 to $20.5 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. The peak was 2023 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for light fixtures?
The HS code for light fixtures is heading 9405. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9405.40 (72% of the value) and 9405.10 (14%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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