Optical fiber cable imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fiber cable by the Republic of the Congo reached $10.2 million in 2024 (640 tonnes). That is 217% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $10.2M | 640 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 571 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 620 t |
| 2020 | $1.6M | 265 t |
| 2019 | $883K | 58 t |
| 2018 | $1.1M | 62 t |
| 2017 | $808K | 37 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports optical fiber cable from
China alone supplied 96% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+403% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.8M | 96% |
| United States | $228K | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $61K | 0.6% |
| France | $55K | 0.5% |
| South Africa | $46K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $24K | 0.2% |
| Turkey | $12K | 0.1% |
| Finland | $8K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0.1% |
| Colombia | $5K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.98 per kg, 21% above the world average of $13.19. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
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 optical fiber cable imports (HS 8544.70): 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 8544.70: Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber cable imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported optical fiber cable worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 640 tonnes. That ranks it 88th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 217% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber cable to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($9.8 million), followed by the United States (2%) and the Czech Republic (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 424% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber cable per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.98 per kg in 2024, 21% above the world average of $13.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fiber cable to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $808 thousand in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber cable?
The HS code for optical fiber cable is subheading 8544.70. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8544 page.
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