Polypropylene packing sacks imports in the Republic of the Congo: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the Republic of the Congo imported polypropylene packing sacks worth $7.8 million (3.2 thousand tonnes). That is 33% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.8 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 | $7.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2023 | $5.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $9.8M | 4.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 2.7K t |
| 2019 | $5.9M | 1.9K t |
| 2018 | $5.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 1.7K t |
Where the Republic of the Congo imports polypropylene packing sacks from
The largest suppliers were China (43%), Nigeria (35%), Morocco (17%). Among the main suppliers, Tunisia grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.3M | 43% |
| Nigeria | $2.7M | 35% |
| Morocco | $1.3M | 17% |
| Tunisia | $314K | 4% |
| Turkey | $77K | 1% |
| Italy | $27K | 0.4% |
| Brazil | $15K | 0.2% |
| South Africa | $4K | 0.1% |
| Thailand | $4K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.44 per kg, close to the world average of $2.42.
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 polypropylene packing sacks imports (HS 6305.33): 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 6305.33: Sacks and bags: of a kind used for the packing of goods, of man-made textile materials, of polyethylene or polypropylene strip or the like, not flexible intermediate bulk containers.
Common questions
What is the value of polypropylene packing sacks imported by the Republic of the Congo?
The Republic of the Congo imported polypropylene packing sacks worth $7.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 66th of 208 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply polypropylene packing sacks to the Republic of the Congo?
China was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($3.3 million), followed by Nigeria (35%) and Morocco (17%). The top three together account for 94%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 388% on the year.
What is the average import price of polypropylene packing sacks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.44 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.42 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of polypropylene packing sacks to the Republic of the Congo changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $7.8 million in 2024, an increase of 85%. The peak was 2021 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for polypropylene packing sacks?
The HS code for polypropylene packing sacks is subheading 6305.33. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6305 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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