Medical instruments imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical instruments by the Republic of the Congo reached $9.2 million in 2024 (522 tonnes). That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $50.6 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 | $9.2M | 523 t |
| 2023 | $10.5M | 553 t |
| 2022 | $50.6M | 395 t |
| 2021 | $12.4M | 519 t |
| 2020 | $9.8M | 388 t |
| 2019 | $3.9M | 275 t |
| 2018 | $6.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $4.8M | 1.2K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports medical instruments from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (18%), Indonesia (18%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.7M | 18% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 18% |
| China | $1.3M | 15% |
| France | $961K | 10% |
| Italy | $623K | 6.8% |
| Ireland | $578K | 6.3% |
| Turkey | $417K | 4.5% |
| India | $342K | 3.7% |
| Brazil | $315K | 3.4% |
| United States | $311K | 3.4% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical instruments (other) | 42% |
| 9018.31 | Medical syringes | 21% |
| 9018.19 | Electrodiagnostic equipment | 18% |
| 9018.39 | Catheters and cannulae | 6.5% |
| 9018.13 | MRI machines | 4.4% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments | 3.6% |
| 9018.20 | UV and infrared therapy apparatus | 2.1% |
| 9018.12 | Ultrasound machines | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.67 per kg, 53% below the world average of $37.39, 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.
Medical instruments exports from the Republic of the Congo
The Republic of the Congo exported $271 thousand of medical instruments in 2024 (12 tonnes). France alone took 62% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $168K | 62% |
| Italy | $77K | 29% |
| United States | $18K | 6.6% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 1.7% |
| Mozambique | $2K | 0.7% |
| Ecuador | $1K | 0.3% |
| Ireland | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the Republic of the Congo?
The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo medical instruments imports (HS 9018): 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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported medical instruments worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 522 tonnes. That ranks it 157th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to the Republic of the Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Indonesia (18%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 537% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.67 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $37.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical instruments to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.8 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 92%. The peak was 2022 at $50.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.5 million a year.
Does the Republic of the Congo also export medical instruments?
Yes. The Republic of the Congo exported $271 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Italy and the United States. On balance the Republic of the Congo is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (42% of the value) and 9018.31 (21%).
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