Phones and network equipment imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported phones and network equipment worth $106.7 million (760 tonnes). That is 213% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $106.7M | 760 t |
| 2023 | $34.0M | 383 t |
| 2022 | $23.2M | 671 t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 704 t |
| 2020 | $31.2M | 777 t |
| 2019 | $34.6M | 939 t |
| 2018 | $27.5M | 576 t |
| 2017 | $36.8M | 283 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports phones and network equipment from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+505% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $64.3M | 60% |
| Hong Kong | $27.2M | 26% |
| South Africa | $3.3M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $3.1M | 2.9% |
| France | $3.1M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.2M | 1.2% |
| Denmark | $924K | 0.9% |
| United States | $578K | 0.5% |
| Tunisia | $572K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $342K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8517
| 8517.62 | Transmission and switching apparatus | 40% |
| 8517.12 | Mobile phones | 31% |
| 8517.61 | Base stations | 19% |
| 8517.70 | Telephone and communication parts | 9.2% |
| 8517.69 | Communication apparatus (other) | 0.9% |
| 8517.18 | Telephone sets (other) | 0.1% |
| 8517.11 | Cordless telephones | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $140.38 per kg, 41% below the world average of $239.13, 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 phones and network equipment imports (HS 8517): 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 8517: Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular/wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528.
Common questions
What is the value of phones and network equipment imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported phones and network equipment worth $106.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 760 tonnes. That ranks it 122nd of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 213% on 2023.
Which countries supply phones and network equipment to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($64.3 million), followed by Hong Kong (26%) and South Africa (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 627% on the year.
What is the average import price of phones and network equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $140.38 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $239.13 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of phones and network equipment to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.8 million in 2017 to $106.7 million in 2024, an increase of 190%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for phones and network equipment?
The HS code for phones and network equipment is heading 8517. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 8517.62 (40% of the value) and 8517.12 (31%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
For the Republic of the Congo, EximDataX reads the shipment records of the countries that trade with it and shows the companies on both sides. We can walk you through your product on a short call.
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