Medical instruments (other) imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $3.8 million of medical instruments (other) in 2024 (143 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $46.3 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 | $3.8M | 143 t |
| 2023 | $4.2M | 236 t |
| 2022 | $46.3M | 102 t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 132 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 153 t |
| 2019 | $1.7M | 119 t |
| 2018 | $3.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 278 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports medical instruments (other) from
Most of the value came from France (20%), China (16%), Ireland (15%). Among the main suppliers, Turkey grew fastest (+356% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.86 per kg, close to the world average of $24.26.
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 medical instruments (other) imports (HS 9018.90): 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 9018.90: Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments (other) imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported medical instruments (other) worth $3.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 143 tonnes. That ranks it 161st of 226 countries worldwide. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments (other) to the Republic of the Congo?
France was the largest supplier with 20% of the value ($750 thousand), followed by China (16%) and Ireland (15%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 27 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 356% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.86 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $24.26 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical instruments (other) to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $3.8 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. The peak was 2022 at $46.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments (other)?
The HS code for medical instruments (other) is subheading 9018.90. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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