Men's clothing imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of men's clothing by the Republic of the Congo reached $11.4 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $24.0 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $11.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2023 | $8.8M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $4.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2018 | $7.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $24.0M | 7.4K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports men's clothing from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+233% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.6M | 66% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 17% |
| France | $916K | 8% |
| India | $395K | 3.5% |
| Turkey | $275K | 2.4% |
| Morocco | $115K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $52K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $40K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $22K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 6203
| 6203.42 | Cotton men's trousers | 29% |
| 6203.32 | Cotton men's jackets | 15% |
| 6203.12 | Synthetic men's suits | 12% |
| 6203.33 | Synthetic men's jackets | 9.2% |
| 6203.43 | Synthetic men's trousers | 8.8% |
| 6203.11 | Wool men's suits | 8.5% |
| 6203.22 | Cotton men's ensembles | 6.3% |
| 6203.29 | Men's ensembles (other materials) | 6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.49 per kg, 76% below the world average of $26.60, 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 men's clothing imports (HS 6203): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Mirror data: built from the shipment records of the countries that trade with it.
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 6203: Suits, ensembles, jackets, blazers, trousers, bib and brace overalls, breeches and shorts (other than swimwear); men's or boys' (not knitted or crocheted).
Common questions
What is the value of men's clothing imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported men's clothing worth $11.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 119th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply men's clothing to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($7.6 million), followed by Italy (17%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 233% on the year.
What is the average import price of men's clothing per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.49 per kg in 2024, 76% below the world average of $26.60 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of men's clothing to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.0 million in 2017 to $11.4 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $24.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for men's clothing?
The HS code for men's clothing is heading 6203. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6203.42 (28% of the value) and 6203.32 (15%).
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.
Same product, other countries
Men's clothing product types in Republic of the Congo
More trade data for the Republic of the Congo
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.