Plastic and rubber injection molds imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $2.4 million of plastic and rubber injection molds in 2024 (326 tonnes). That is 43% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 32% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.7 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 | $2.4M | 326 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 164 t |
| 2022 | $522K | 16 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 27 t |
| 2020 | $498K | 43 t |
| 2019 | $453K | 30 t |
| 2018 | $469K | 52 t |
| 2017 | $339K | 22 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports plastic and rubber injection molds from
China alone supplied 81% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+614% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 81% |
| Germany | $348K | 14% |
| France | $74K | 3.1% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $16K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.5% |
| India | $8K | 0.3% |
| Turkey | $2K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.41 per kg, 64% below the world average of $20.81, 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 plastic and rubber injection molds imports (HS 8480.71): 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 8480.71: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber injection molds imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 326 tonnes. That ranks it 108th of 188 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 43% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber injection molds to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by Germany (14%) and France (3%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 614% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber injection molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.41 per kg in 2024, 64% below the world average of $20.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber injection molds to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $338 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 613%. The peak was 2021 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds?
The HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds is subheading 8480.71. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8480 page.
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