Microphone imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported microphone worth $9.5 million (950 tonnes). That is 89% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 20% 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 | $9.5M | 951 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 949 t |
| 2022 | $2.8M | 551 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 729 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 559 t |
| 2019 | $3.4M | 418 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 410 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 66 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports microphone from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 84% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.0M | 84% |
| United Kingdom | $855K | 9% |
| France | $300K | 3.2% |
| Lebanon | $79K | 0.8% |
| India | $41K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $36K | 0.4% |
| Norway | $28K | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $24K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $24K | 0.3% |
| United States | $20K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8518
| 8518.21 | Single loudspeakers | 28% |
| 8518.50 | Sound amplifier sets | 23% |
| 8518.22 | Multiple loudspeaker systems | 22% |
| 8518.30 | Headphones and earphones | 11% |
| 8518.90 | Audio equipment parts | 9.7% |
| 8518.40 | Audio amplifiers | 2.7% |
| 8518.29 | Unmounted loudspeakers | 1.4% |
| 8518.10 | Microphones | 1.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8518.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.00 per kg, 73% below the world average of $36.80, 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 microphone imports (HS 8518): 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 8518: Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets.
Common questions
What is the value of microphone imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported microphone worth $9.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 950 tonnes. That ranks it 115th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 89% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphone to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (9%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 108% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.00 per kg in 2024, 73% below the world average of $36.80 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of microphone to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $9.5 million in 2024, an increase of 253%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphone?
The HS code for microphone is heading 8518. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8518.21 (28% of the value) and 8518.50 (23%).
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