Plastic bottle imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported plastic bottle worth $21.1 million (10.1 thousand tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $21.1M | 10.1K t |
| 2023 | $19.1M | 8.3K t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 6.3K t |
| 2021 | $13.1M | 4.9K t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 4.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 4.8K t |
| 2018 | $14.2M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $11.3M | 5.1K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports plastic bottle from
Most of the value came from China (28%), India (25%), Turkey (21%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+109% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.8M | 28% |
| India | $5.2M | 25% |
| Turkey | $4.4M | 21% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| France | $838K | 4% |
| South Africa | $617K | 2.9% |
| Lebanon | $496K | 2.4% |
| Mauritius | $452K | 2.1% |
| Nigeria | $353K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $240K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3923
| 3923.29 | Plastic bags (other polymers) | 29% |
| 3923.30 | Plastic bottles and carboys | 26% |
| 3923.21 | Polyethylene bags | 15% |
| 3923.90 | Plastic packing articles (other) | 15% |
| 3923.10 | Plastic packing cases | 9.8% |
| 3923.50 | Plastic caps and closures | 6% |
| 3923.40 | Plastic spools and bobbins | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3923.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.08 per kg, 47% below the world average of $3.90, 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 bottle imports (HS 3923): 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 3923: Plastic articles for the conveyance or packing of goods; stoppers, lids, caps and other closures of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic bottle imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported plastic bottle worth $21.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 143rd of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic bottle to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($5.8 million), followed by India (25%) and Turkey (21%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic bottle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.08 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic bottle to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.3 million in 2017 to $21.1 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic bottle?
The HS code for plastic bottle is heading 3923. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3923.29 (29% of the value) and 3923.30 (26%).
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