Paper notebooks and albums imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported paper notebooks and albums worth $9.4 million (5.2 thousand tonnes). That is 55% more than in 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 | $9.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 4.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $6.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 4.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $5.9M | 4.2K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports paper notebooks and albums from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Indonesia (26%), India (15%). Among the main suppliers, Lebanon grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
Product types under HS 4820
| 4820.20 | Exercise books | 61% |
| 4820.10 | Notebooks, diaries and notepads | 35% |
| 4820.30 | Paper binders and folders | 2.6% |
| 4820.90 | Stationery articles (other) | 1% |
| 4820.40 | Multi-part forms and carbon sets | 0.3% |
| 4820.50 | Sample and collection albums | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4820.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.81 per kg, 47% below the world average of $3.44, 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 paper notebooks and albums imports (HS 4820): 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 4820: Registers, account books, diaries and similar; albums for samples or collections, of paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper notebooks and albums imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported paper notebooks and albums worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 82nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 55% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper notebooks and albums to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Indonesia (26%) and India (15%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 29 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 996% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper notebooks and albums per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.81 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $3.44 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 notebooks and albums to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.9 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper notebooks and albums?
The HS code for paper notebooks and albums is heading 4820. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 4820.20 (61% of the value) and 4820.10 (35%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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