Plastic hose imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $12.7 million of plastic hose in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $12.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2023 | $10.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $8.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 3.4K t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 1.0K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports plastic hose from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Belgium (9%), Turkey (7%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+880% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.1M | 48% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| Turkey | $888K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $873K | 6.9% |
| France | $573K | 4.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $552K | 4.4% |
| Lebanon | $345K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $268K | 2.1% |
| Namibia | $261K | 2.1% |
| Morocco | $230K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 3917
| 3917.40 | Plastic pipe and hose fittings | 23% |
| 3917.21 | Polyethylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 19% |
| 3917.31 | Flexible high-pressure plastic hose | 17% |
| 3917.39 | Plastic hose and tubing (other) | 13% |
| 3917.23 | Polyvinyl chloride pipes and tubes | 12% |
| 3917.29 | Plastic pipes and tubes (rigid, other) | 9.5% |
| 3917.22 | Polypropylene pipes and tubes (rigid) | 2.6% |
| 3917.10 | Plastic sausage casings | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 3917.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.30 per kg, 30% below the world average of $6.11, 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 hose imports (HS 3917): 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 3917: Tubes, pipes and hoses and fittings thereof (for example, joints, elbows, flanges), of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic hose imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported plastic hose worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 140th of 224 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic hose to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($6.1 million), followed by Belgium (9%) and Turkey (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic hose per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.30 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $6.11 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic hose to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, an increase of 150%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $8.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic hose?
The HS code for plastic hose is heading 3917. In the Republic of the Congo the largest six-digit codes were 3917.40 (22% of the value) and 3917.21 (19%).
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