Plastic building material imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported plastic building material worth $4.6 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 23% 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 | $4.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 737 t |
| 2022 | $2.2M | 554 t |
| 2021 | $2.6M | 512 t |
| 2020 | $1.5M | 494 t |
| 2019 | $1.5M | 515 t |
| 2018 | $1.2M | 332 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 498 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports plastic building material from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.5M | 55% |
| Israel | $791K | 17% |
| United States | $386K | 8.5% |
| France | $331K | 7.3% |
| Turkey | $234K | 5.1% |
| Italy | $90K | 2% |
| Lebanon | $65K | 1.4% |
| Brazil | $51K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.7% |
| Belgium | $28K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 3925
| 3925.90 | Plastic building materials (other) | 72% |
| 3925.10 | Plastic storage tanks | 19% |
| 3925.20 | Plastic doors and windows | 5.4% |
| 3925.30 | Plastic blinds and shutters | 3.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3925.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.54 per kg, close to the world average of $4.05.
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 building material imports (HS 3925): 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 3925: Plastics; builders' wares n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic building material imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported plastic building material worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 137th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic building material to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.5 million), followed by Israel (17%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 401% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic building material per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.54 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $4.05 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 building material to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic building material?
The HS code for plastic building material is heading 3925. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3925.90 (71% of the value) and 3925.10 (19%).
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; EximDataX adds the company names by reading partner countries' customs records for the Republic of the Congo. Tell us your product to see it live.
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