Plastic household articles imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported plastic household articles worth $4.0 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Value rose 87% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 17% 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 | $4.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 701 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 511 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 883 t |
| 2020 | $1.0M | 696 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 752 t |
| 2018 | $1.7M | 452 t |
| 2017 | $1.3M | 357 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports plastic household articles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+283% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 58% |
| United Kingdom | $605K | 15% |
| United States | $330K | 8.3% |
| Angola | $315K | 7.9% |
| France | $201K | 5% |
| Turkey | $69K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $41K | 1% |
| Romania | $24K | 0.6% |
| Lebanon | $22K | 0.6% |
| Egypt | $21K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.13 per kg, 32% below the world average of $4.62, 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 household articles imports (HS 3924.90): 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 3924.90: Plastics: household articles and hygienic or toilet articles.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic household articles imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported plastic household articles worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 138th of 225 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 87% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic household articles to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (15%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 283% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic household articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.13 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $4.62 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 household articles to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.3 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 200%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic household articles?
The HS code for plastic household articles is subheading 3924.90. It sits in HS chapter 39 (plastics and articles thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3924 page.
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