Pesticide imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of pesticide by the Republic of the Congo reached $6.9 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That is 67% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $20.9 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 | $6.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 5.0K t |
| 2022 | $17.0M | 7.8K t |
| 2021 | $9.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $5.9M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $5.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 1.0K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports pesticide from
Most of the value came from China (38%), United Kingdom (14%), Netherlands (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+624% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 38% |
| United Kingdom | $932K | 14% |
| Netherlands | $624K | 9.1% |
| France | $406K | 5.9% |
| United States | $367K | 5.3% |
| Turkey | $282K | 4.1% |
| South Africa | $230K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $210K | 3.1% |
| India | $203K | 3% |
| Belgium | $183K | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 3808
| 3808.91 | Insecticide | 41% |
| 3808.94 | Disinfectant | 21% |
| 3808.93 | Herbicide | 13% |
| 3808.92 | Fungicide | 13% |
| 3808.99 | Rodenticide | 9.4% |
| 3808.62 | Bulk insecticide | 1.9% |
| 3808.59 | Pesticide formulation | 0.2% |
| 3808.61 | Retail insecticide | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3808.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.84 per kg, 52% below the world average of $5.89, 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 pesticide imports (HS 3808): 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 3808: Insecticides, rodenticides, fungicides, herbicides, anti-sprouting products, plant growth regulators, disinfectants and the like, put up in forms or packings for retail sale or as preparations or articles.
Common questions
What is the value of pesticide imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported pesticide worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 144th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply pesticide to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($2.6 million), followed by the United Kingdom (14%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 624% on the year.
What is the average import price of pesticide per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $5.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of pesticide to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2023 at $20.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for pesticide?
The HS code for pesticide is heading 3808. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3808.91 (41% of the value) and 3808.94 (21%).
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