Packing and wrapping machinery imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of packing and wrapping machinery by the Republic of the Congo reached $2.6 million in 2024 (93 tonnes). That is 86% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $3.4 million.
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 | $2.6M | 93 t |
| 2023 | $1.4M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $1.2M | 43 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 24 t |
| 2020 | $552K | 22 t |
| 2019 | $512K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $309K | 24 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 49 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports packing and wrapping machinery from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 85% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+416% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $28.02 per kg, 22% below the world average of $35.78, 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 packing and wrapping machinery imports (HS 8422.40): 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 8422.40: Machinery: for packing or wrapping.
Common questions
What is the value of packing and wrapping machinery imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported packing and wrapping machinery worth $2.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 93 tonnes. That ranks it 127th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 86% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing and wrapping machinery to the Republic of the Congo?
Italy was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (5%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 416% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing and wrapping machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $28.02 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $35.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of packing and wrapping machinery to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $2.6 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2017 at $3.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing and wrapping machinery?
The HS code for packing and wrapping machinery is subheading 8422.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8422 page.
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