Packaged black tea imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported packaged black tea worth $2.8 million (511 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.8M | 511 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 473 t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 253 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 207 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 213 t |
| 2019 | $3.5M | 646 t |
| 2018 | $286K | 91 t |
| 2017 | $2.1M | 339 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports packaged black tea from
One supplier dominates: Sri Lanka accounted for 87% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Kenya grew fastest (+65% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sri Lanka | $2.4M | 87% |
| Kenya | $146K | 5.2% |
| France | $73K | 2.6% |
| Lebanon | $54K | 1.9% |
| Poland | $38K | 1.4% |
| India | $31K | 1.1% |
| Turkey | $9K | 0.3% |
| Netherlands | $6K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $1K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.49 per kg, 29% below the world average of $7.76, 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 packaged black tea imports (HS 0902.30): 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 0902.30: Tea, black: (fermented) and partly fermented tea, in immediate packings of a content not exceeding 3kg.
Common questions
What is the value of packaged black tea imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported packaged black tea worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 511 tonnes. That ranks it 83rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply packaged black tea to the Republic of the Congo?
Sri Lanka was the largest supplier with 87% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by Kenya (5%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of packaged black tea per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.49 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $7.76 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of packaged black tea to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.1 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2019 at $3.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for packaged black tea?
The HS code for packaged black tea is subheading 0902.30. It sits in HS chapter 09 (coffee, tea, mate and spices). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 0902 page.
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