Optical fibres and lenses imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical fibres and lenses by the Republic of the Congo reached $3.1 million in 2024 (66 tonnes). That is 221% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 33% 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 | $3.1M | 66 t |
| 2023 | $980K | 59 t |
| 2022 | $769K | 170 t |
| 2021 | $1.0M | 187 t |
| 2020 | $765K | 42 t |
| 2019 | $506K | 20 t |
| 2018 | $440K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $428K | 2 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports optical fibres and lenses from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 60% |
| United Kingdom | $640K | 20% |
| Tunisia | $532K | 17% |
| India | $86K | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $12K | 0.4% |
| France | $5K | 0.1% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 9001
| 9001.10 | Optical fibre cables | 60% |
| 9001.90 | Optical elements (other) | 20% |
| 9001.50 | Plastic spectacle lenses | 19% |
| 9001.30 | Contact lenses | 0.1% |
| 9001.40 | Glass spectacle lenses | 0.1% |
| 9001.20 | Optical polarising material | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9001.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.64 per kg, 30% below the world average of $67.96, 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo optical fibres and lenses imports (HS 9001): 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 9001: Optical fibres and optical fibre bundles; optical fibre cables not of heading no. 8544; sheets, plates of polarising material; lenses, prisms, mirrors, of any material; unmounted; not non optical glass.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibres and lenses imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported optical fibres and lenses worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 66 tonnes. That ranks it 107th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 221% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibres and lenses to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by the United Kingdom (20%) and Tunisia (17%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 8 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 612% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fibres and lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.64 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $67.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fibres and lenses to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $428 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 636%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibres and lenses?
The HS code for optical fibres and lenses is heading 9001. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 9001.10 (60% of the value) and 9001.90 (20%).
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