Packing sacks and bags imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $8.8 million of packing sacks and bags in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That is 8% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $8.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.4M | 1.8K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports packing sacks and bags from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Nigeria (31%), Morocco (15%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
Product types under HS 6305
| 6305.33 | Polypropylene packing sacks | 89% |
| 6305.39 | Man-made packing sacks | 7.4% |
| 6305.32 | Flexible intermediate bulk containers | 2.2% |
| 6305.90 | Packing sacks (other) | 1.5% |
| 6305.20 | Cotton packing sacks | 0.1% |
| 6305.10 | Jute packing sacks | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6305.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.51 per kg, close to the world average of $2.73.
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 packing sacks and bags imports (HS 6305): 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 6305: Sacks and bags, of a kind used for the packing of goods.
Common questions
What is the value of packing sacks and bags imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported packing sacks and bags worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 97th of 221 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply packing sacks and bags to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($3.7 million), followed by Nigeria (31%) and Morocco (15%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 341% on the year.
What is the average import price of packing sacks and bags per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.51 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $2.73 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 sacks and bags to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.4 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2021 at $10.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for packing sacks and bags?
The HS code for packing sacks and bags is heading 6305. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 6305.33 (89% of the value) and 6305.39 (7%).
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