Paper articles imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper articles by the Republic of the Congo reached $3.1 million in 2024 (172 tonnes). That is 31% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% 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 | 172 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 819 t |
| 2022 | $589K | 330 t |
| 2021 | $467K | 202 t |
| 2020 | $294K | 212 t |
| 2019 | $531K | 415 t |
| 2018 | $460K | 179 t |
| 2017 | $559K | 144 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports paper articles from
Belgium alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.4M | 78% |
| China | $466K | 15% |
| France | $85K | 2.7% |
| Lebanon | $84K | 2.7% |
| India | $19K | 0.6% |
| South Africa | $18K | 0.6% |
| Turkey | $11K | 0.4% |
| Egypt | $6K | 0.2% |
| United States | $4K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 4823
| 4823.90 | Paper and pulp articles (other) | 83% |
| 4823.69 | Disposable paper tableware | 10% |
| 4823.40 | Paper and paperboard: rolls, sheets and dials, printed for self-recording apparatus | 2.9% |
| 4823.20 | Filter paper articles (molded/pressed) | 2.6% |
| 4823.70 | Molded paper pulp articles | 2% |
| 4823.61 | Disposable bamboo paper tableware | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4823.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.25 per kg, 547% above the world average of $2.82. 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 paper articles imports (HS 4823): 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 4823: Paper, paperboard, cellulose wadding and webs of cellulose fibres; cut to size or shape, articles of paper pulp, paper and paper-board, cellulose wadding or webs of cellulose fibres, n.e.c. in chapter 48.
Common questions
What is the value of paper articles imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported paper articles worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 172 tonnes. That ranks it 133rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 31% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper articles to the Republic of the Congo?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (15%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 195% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.25 per kg in 2024, 547% above the world average of $2.82 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper articles to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $559 thousand in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, an increase of 461%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper articles?
The HS code for paper articles is heading 4823. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4823.90 (82% of the value) and 4823.69 (10%).
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