Polymer adhesive imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
The Republic of the Congo imported $2.4 million of polymer adhesive in 2024 (792 tonnes). That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% 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 | $2.4M | 792 t |
| 2023 | $2.1M | 502 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 380 t |
| 2021 | $1.1M | 372 t |
| 2020 | $807K | 263 t |
| 2019 | $909K | 336 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 343 t |
| 2017 | $614K | 280 t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports polymer adhesive from
The largest suppliers were China (30%), France (23%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $708K | 30% |
| France | $552K | 23% |
| Germany | $364K | 15% |
| Portugal | $289K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $206K | 8.7% |
| India | $75K | 3.1% |
| Belgium | $63K | 2.6% |
| South Africa | $54K | 2.3% |
| Sweden | $45K | 1.9% |
| Turkey | $16K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.01 per kg, 23% 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 polymer adhesive imports (HS 3506.91): 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 3506.91: Adhesives: prepared, based on polymers of heading 3901 to 3913 or on rubber.
Common questions
What is the value of polymer adhesive imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported polymer adhesive worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 792 tonnes. That ranks it 117th of 222 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply polymer adhesive to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($708 thousand), followed by France (23%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 131% on the year.
What is the average import price of polymer adhesive per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.01 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polymer adhesive to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $614 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 288%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for polymer adhesive?
The HS code for polymer adhesive is subheading 3506.91. It sits in HS chapter 35 (albuminoidal substances; modified starches; glues; enzymes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3506 page.
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