Plastic film imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $2.3 million of plastic film in 2024 (667 tonnes). Value rose 10% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $3.8 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 | $2.3M | 667 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 364 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 371 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 421 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 794 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 743 t |
| 2018 | $3.8M | 861 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 710 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports plastic film from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.2M | 52% |
| Belgium | $206K | 8.8% |
| Turkey | $158K | 6.8% |
| Lebanon | $153K | 6.6% |
| France | $126K | 5.4% |
| United States | $122K | 5.2% |
| South Africa | $107K | 4.6% |
| India | $100K | 4.3% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 1.3% |
| Denmark | $26K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 3921
| 3921.90 | Non-cellular plastic film | 56% |
| 3921.12 | Cellular PVC foam sheet | 17% |
| 3921.13 | Polyurethane foam sheet | 15% |
| 3921.11 | Expanded polystyrene film and sheet | 7% |
| 3921.19 | Cellular plastic film | 5% |
| 3921.14 | Cellophane film (cellular) | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3921.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.49 per kg, 27% below the world average of $4.76, 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.
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The shipment records behind Republic of the Congo plastic film imports (HS 3921): 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 3921: Plastic plates, sheets, film, foil and strip n.e.c. in chapter 39.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic film imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported plastic film worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 667 tonnes. That ranks it 150th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic film to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Belgium (9%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. South Africa grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.49 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $4.76 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic film to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2018 at $3.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic film?
The HS code for plastic film is heading 3921. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3921.90 (56% of the value) and 3921.12 (17%).
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